1886 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1886 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Democratic nominee Alva Adams defeated Republican nominee William H. Meyer with 49.66% of the vote.

1886 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 2, 1886
 
Nominee Alva Adams William H. Meyer
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 29,234 26,816
Percentage 49.66% 45.55%

County results
Adams:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Meyer:      40–50%      50–60%      70–80%

Governor before election

Benjamin Harrison Eaton
Republican

Elected Governor

Alva Adams
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Alva Adams, Democratic
  • William H. Meyer, Republican

Other candidates

  • William H. Fishback, Prohibition

Results

1886 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Alva Adams 29,234 49.66%
Republican William H. Meyer 26,816 45.55%
Prohibition William H. Fishback 2,710 4.60%
Majority 2,418
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
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