1871 Kentucky gubernatorial election

1871 Kentucky gubernatorial election
August 7, 1871
 
Nominee Preston Leslie John Marshall Harlan
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 126,445 89,298
Percentage 58.61% 41.39%
County results
Leslie:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Harlan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Governor before election

Preston Leslie
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Preston Leslie
Democratic

The 1871 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 7, 1871. Incumbent Democrat Preston Leslie defeated Republican nominee John Marshall Harlan with 58.61% of the vote.

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