1884 Colorado gubernatorial election

1884 Colorado gubernatorial election

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Nominee Benjamin Harrison Eaton Alva Adams
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 33,845 30,743
Percentage 50.74% 46.09%

County results
Eaton:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Adams:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

James Benton Grant
Democratic

Elected Governor

Benjamin Harrison Eaton
Republican

The 1884 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1884. Republican nominee Benjamin Harrison Eaton defeated Democratic nominee Alva Adams with 50.74% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Benjamin Harrison Eaton, Republican
  • Alva Adams, Democratic

Other candidates

  • John E. Washburn, Greenback

Results

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1884 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Benjamin Harrison Eaton 33,845 50.74% +3.83%
Democratic Alva Adams 30,743 46.09% −4.98%
Greenback John E. Washburn 2,104 3.15% +1.16%
Majority 3,102 4.65%
Turnout 66,692
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 23, 2020.