1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election

1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election

August 3, 1883

Nominee J. Proctor Knott Thomas Z. Morrow Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 133,615 89,181 Percentage 59.97% 40.03%

County results Knott:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Morrow:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election Luke P. Blackburn Democratic Elected Governor J. Proctor Knott Democratic

The 1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1883. Democratic nominee J. Proctor Knott defeated Republican nominee Thomas Z. Morrow with 59.97% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

• J. Proctor Knott, Democratic
• Thomas Z. Morrow, Republican

Results

1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	J. Proctor Knott	133,615	59.97%	+4.54%
	Republican	Thomas Z. Morrow	89,181	40.03%	+3.84%
Majority			44,434	19.94%
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing