1888 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1888 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 6, 1888 in order to elect the Governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat Thomas Seay ran for reelection to a second term.

1888 Alabama gubernatorial election
August 6, 1888
 
Nominee Thomas Seay W. T. Ewing
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 155,973 44,707
Percentage 77.60% 22.24%
Governor before election

Thomas Seay
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Thomas Seay
Democratic

Elections in Alabama
Government

Results
Alabama gubernatorial election, 1888[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Thomas Seay 155,973 77.60
Republican W. T. Ewing 44,707 22.24
Prohibition J. C. Orr 295 0.15
Other Write-ins 16 0.01
Total votes 200,991 100.00
Democratic hold
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References
  1. "AL Governor 1888". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
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