1872 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1872 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1872, in order to elect the Governor of Kansas. Republican nominee and former Lieutenant Governor of Kansas Thomas A. Osborn defeated [Liberal Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party (United States)|Liberal Republican] nominee Thaddeus H. Walker.

General election

On election day, November 5, 1872, Republican nominee Thomas A. Osborn won the election by a margin of 32,017 votes against his opponent Liberal Republican nominee Thaddeus H. Walker, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Osborn was sworn in as the 6th Governor of Kansas on January 13, 1873.