1870 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1870 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on 8 November 1870 in order to elect the Governor of Kansas. Incumbent Republican Governor of Kansas James M. Harvey defeated Democratic nominee Isaac Sharp.

General election
On election day, 8 November 1870, Republican nominee James M. Harvey won re-election by a margin of 20,171 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Isaac Sharp, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Harvey was sworn in for his second term on 13 January 1871.