Claim: The 1887 Kentucky gubernatorial election held on August 1 resulted to a win for the Democratic candidate who won against closest competitor William O'Connell Bradley.
Evidence: 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. Simon Bolivar Buckner 143,270 50.70% William O'Connell Bradley 126,473 44.76%