1894 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The Wyoming gubernatorial election of 1894 took place on November 6, 1894. The Democratic incumbent John Eugene Osborne chose to not seek another term as governor of Wyoming. Republican candidate, surveyor and rancher William A. Richards defeated the Democratic William H. Holliday with 52.61% of the vote.

Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1894

November 6, 1894 (1894-11-06)
Turnout31.78% of Total Population 3.35
 
Nominee William A. Richards William H. Holliday Lewis C. Tidball
Party Republican Democratic People's
Popular vote 10,149 6,965 2,176
Percentage 52.61% 36.11% 11.28%

Governor before election

John Eugene Osborne
Democratic

Elected Governor

William A. Richards
Republican

Results

Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1894[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William A. Richards 10,149 52.61%
Democratic William H. Holliday 6,965 36.11%
Populist Lewis C. Tidball 2,176 11.28%
Total votes 19,290 100%

References

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