October 8, 1872 (1872-10-08) 1875 → 52.6% 47.3% | 353,287 317,700 Start date October 8, 1872 | |
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Winner John F Hartranft | ||
The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1872 occurred on October 8, 1872. Incumbent governor John W. Geary, a Republican, was not a candidate for re-election. Republican candidate John F. Hartranft defeated Democratic candidate Charles R. Buckalew to become Governor of Pennsylvania.
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