1883 Kentucky gubernatorial election

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.

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

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