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County results Humphrey: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Willits: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% Robinson: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The1890 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1890. IncumbentRepublicanLyman U. Humphrey defeatedPeople's Party nominee John F. Willits with 39.05% of the vote.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lyman U. Humphrey (incumbent) | 115,024 | 39.05% | ||
| Populist | John F. Willits | 106,945 | 36.31% | ||
| Democratic | Charles L. Robinson | 71,357 | 24.23% | ||
| Prohibition | A. M. Richardson | 1,230 | 0.42% | ||
| Majority | 8,079 | ||||
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| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||