1880 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1880 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 2, 1880 in order to elect the Governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat Rufus W. Cobb ran for reelection to a second term.

1880 Alabama gubernatorial election
August 2, 1880
 
Nominee Rufus W. Cobb James Madison Pickens
Party Democratic Greenback
Popular vote 134,905 42,363
Percentage 76.10% 23.90%
Governor before election

Rufus W. Cobb
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Rufus W. Cobb
Democratic

Elections in Alabama
Government

Results
Alabama gubernatorial election, 1880[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Rufus W. Cobb 134,905 76.10
Greenback James Madison Pickens 42,363 23.90
Total votes 177,268 100.00
Democratic hold

References
  1. "AL Governor 1880". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
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