1888 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1888 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Democratic nominee Francis P. Fleming defeated Republican nominee V. J. Shipman with 60.37% of the vote.

1888 Florida gubernatorial election

November 6, 1888
 
Nominee Francis P. Fleming V. J. Shipman
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 40,195 26,385
Percentage 60.37% 39.63%

Governor before election

Edward A. Perry
Democratic

Elected Governor

Francis P. Fleming
Democratic

General election

Candidates

  • Francis P. Fleming, Democratic
  • V. J. Shipman, Republican

Results

1888 Florida gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Francis P. Fleming 40,195 60.37%
Republican V. J. Shipman 26,385 39.63%
Majority 13,810
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. McGovern, Bernie. Florida Almanac 2007-2008. ISBN 9781455604418. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
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