The 1890 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1890. Incumbent Republican Lyman U. Humphrey defeated People's Party nominee John F. Willits with 39.05% of the vote. General election Candidates Major party candidates Lyman U. Humphrey, Republican Charles L. Robinson, Democratic Other candidates John F. Willits, People's A. M. Richardson, Prohibition Results References 1890 Kansas Gubernatorial