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The Result of the Election and Shifting Alignments
The election outcome surprised few as Republicans gain across the nation while Democrats falter. Key states like Kentucky Maryland and New Jersey swing Republican, New York saw Tammany win but Republicans carry much of the rest of the state. Populists lag in returns with some gains in Kansas and Mississippi showing declines. Holliday defeats justice Martin, Kepley wins in Topeka Shawnee, reactions mixed but cautious optimism amid a tense political climate.
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Kentucky
Maryland
New Jersey
Republica
New York City
Tammany
Mississippi
Kansas
Chas. K. Holliday
Wichita City
Sedgwick County
Topeka
Justice Martin
Holliday
Shawnee County
Robert B. Kepley
Daye Urge
Lewelling
Kepley
Tor 'No. Lavest
Breidenthal