The 1882 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1882.
Democratic nominee
George Washington Glick
George Washington Glick (July 4, 1827 – April 13, 1911) was the ninth Governor of Kansas.
George Washington Glick was raised on his father's farm near Greencastle, Ohio. He enlisted for service in the Mexican–American War, but saw no acti ...
defeated incumbent
Republican
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* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
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John St. John with 46.40% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
*George Washington Glick, Democratic
*John St. John, Republican
Other candidates
*Charles L. Robinson, Greenback
Results
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1882
Events
January–March
* January 2
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Kansas
Kansas () is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka, and its largest city is Wichita. Kansas is a landlocked state bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the ...
Gubernatorial
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November 1882 events