1896 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1896 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Democratic nominee Alva Adams defeated People's Party nominee Morton Shelley Bailey with 46.22% of the vote.

1896 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 3, 1896
 
Nominee Alva Adams Morton Shelley Bailey G. H. Allen
Party Democratic People's Republican
Popular vote 87,387 71,808 23,945
Percentage 46.22% 37.98% 12.66%

County results
Adams:     30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Bailey:     30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Allen:      50–60%

Governor before election

Albert McIntire
Republican

Elected Governor

Alva Adams
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Alva Adams, Democratic
  • G. H. Allen, Republican

Other candidates

  • Morton Shelley Bailey, People's
  • Davis Hanson Waite, Independent

Results

1896 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Alva Adams 87,387 46.22%
People's Morton Shelley Bailey 71,808 37.98%
Republican G. H. Allen 23,945 12.66%
Independent Davis Hanson Waite 3,359 1.78%
Majority 15,579
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
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