1884 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1884 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1884. Republican nominee Benjamin Harrison Eaton defeated Democratic nominee Alva Adams with 50.74% of the vote.

1884 Colorado gubernatorial election

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Nominee Benjamin Harrison Eaton Alva Adams
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 33,845 30,743
Percentage 50.74% 46.09%

County results
Eaton:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Adams:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

James Benton Grant
Democratic

Elected Governor

Benjamin Harrison Eaton
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Benjamin Harrison Eaton, Republican
  • Alva Adams, Democratic

Other candidates

  • John E. Washburn, Greenback

Results

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1884 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Benjamin Harrison Eaton 33,845 50.74% +3.83%
Democratic Alva Adams 30,743 46.09% −4.98%
Greenback John E. Washburn 2,104 3.15% +1.16%
Majority 3,102 4.65%
Turnout 66,692
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 23, 2020.