The 1887 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1887. Democratic nominee Simon Bolivar Buckner defeated Republican nominee William O'Connell Bradley with 50.70% of the vote.

General election

Candidates Major party candidates Simon Bolivar Buckner, Democratic William O'Connell Bradley, Republican

Other candidates Fontaine T. Fox, Prohibition A. H. Cardin, Union Labor

Results

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