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The1878 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878.Republican nomineeJohn St. John defeatedDemocratic nomineeJohn R. Goodin with 53.52% of the vote.
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Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John St. John | 74,020 | 53.52% | ||
| Democratic | John R. Goodin | 37,208 | 26.91% | ||
| Greenback | David P. Mitchell | 27,057 | 19.57% | ||
| Majority | 36,812 | ||||
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| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
