1870 Oregon gubernatorial election

The 1870 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on June 6, 1870, to elect the governor of the U.S. state of Oregon. The election matched Republican Joel Palmer against Democrat La Fayette Grover.[1]

1870 Oregon gubernatorial election

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Nominee La Fayette Grover Joel Palmer
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 11,726 11,095
Percentage 51.38% 48.82%

County results
Grover:      50-60%      60-70%
Palmer:      50-60%

Governor before election

George L. Woods
Republican

Elected Governor

La Fayette Grover
Democratic

Results

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Oregon gubernatorial election, 1870[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic La Fayette Grover 11,726 51.38
Republican Joel Palmer 11,095 48.62
Total votes 22,821 100
Democratic gain from Republican

References

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  1. ^ Daniel N. Clark (May 16, 2005). "Joel Palmer, Oregon Pioneer Leader and Author". Fort Walla Walla Museum. Retrieved December 12, 2006. [dead link]
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - OR Governor Race - Jun 06, 1870". Retrieved April 22, 2016.