1890 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The Wyoming gubernatorial election of 1890 took place on September 11, 1890. The Republican incumbent of the Wyoming Territory Francis E. Warren chose to seek a reelection as the first governor of Wyoming. Republican Territorial Senator and territory governor of Wyoming Francis E. Warren defeated the Democratic candidate and former territory governor of Wyoming George W. Baxter with 55.38% of the vote.

Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1890

September 11, 1890 (1890-09-11)
Turnout26.41% of Total Population
 
Nominee Francis E. Warren George W. Baxter
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 8,879 7153
Percentage 55.38% 44.62%

Governor before election

Francis E. Warren
Republican

Elected Governor

Francis E. Warren
Republican

Francis E. Warren would later resign from his position to run for the United States Senate seat for Wyoming as a Republican and was succeeded by American surgeon and politician Amos W. Barber.

Results

Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1890[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Francis E. Warren 8,879 55.38%
Democratic George W. Baxter 7,153 44.62%
Total votes 16,032 100%

References

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