Violence
The election to select a legislator in the Kansas territory, held in 1855, resulted in significant controversy and conflict, primarily due to the influx of pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers. The pro-slavery faction, supported by Missouri residents, won the election, leading to the establishment of a pro-slavery legislature. This outcome intensified the sectional tensions between the North and South and contributed to the violent conflicts known as "Bleeding Kansas." Ultimately, the election highlighted the deep divisions over slavery in the United States during that period.
"Border Ruffians" from Missouri invaded Kansas and force election of a pro-slavery legislature.
"Border Ruffians" from Missouri invaded Kansas and force election of a pro-slavery legislature.
In the election of 1855, Kansas held its first territorial legislature election, which became a battleground for pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions amid the broader national conflict over slavery. Known as "Bleeding Kansas," the election saw significant voter fraud, with thousands of pro-slavery supporters from Missouri crossing into Kansas to cast ballots. This led to the establishment of a pro-slavery legislature, intensifying tensions and violence between the opposing sides and foreshadowing the violent conflicts that would erupt in the territory.
"Border Ruffians" from Missouri invaded Kansas and force election of a pro-slavery legislature.
Kansas cast its 5 electoral votes for Rutherford Hayes in the 1876 election. The 1876 presidential election popular vote totals in Kansas were Samuel Tilden 37,902 and Rutherford Hayes 78,324.
True. In the spring of 1855, an antislavery legislature was elected in Kansas, but the election was marred by significant controversy and allegations of voter fraud. Pro-slavery supporters from neighboring Missouri crossed the border to influence the election, resulting in a legislature that reflected their interests rather than a fair representation of Kansas settlers. This conflict was a key event in the lead-up to the violent struggles known as "Bleeding Kansas."
the bogus legislature in Kansas was free
Prior to the territorial election of 1855, Border Ruffians from Missouri crossed into Kansas and voted a pro-slavery legislature into power. They intended to make Kansas a slave state by whatever means available.
If you are referring to a current governor, the closest I can find is the former governor of Colorado, Bill Ritter. He is no longer in office, having lost the election in 2010. But if you are referring to a historical governor, you are probably referring to Andrew Horatio Reeder, first governor of the territory of Kansas. He was in favor of slavery, and supported the Kansas-Nebraska Bill, which gave the citizens a choice whether or not to allow it in the Kansas territory. He also believed the territorial legislature should have the power to levy taxes, set up an independent judiciary, and establish a militia.
Yes, Kansas was a territory before it gained statehood.