1880 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1880 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Incumbent Republican Frederick Walker Pitkin defeated Democratic nominee John S. Hough with 53.28% of the vote.

1880 Colorado gubernatorial election
November 2, 1880
 
Nominee Frederick Walker Pitkin John S. Hough
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 28,465 23,547
Percentage 53.28% 44.08%
Governor before election

Frederick Walker Pitkin
Republican

 Elected Governor

Frederick Walker Pitkin
Republican

Elections in Colorado

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Frederick Walker Pitkin, Republican
  • John S. Hough, Democratic

Other candidates

  • A. J. Chittenden, Greenback

Results
1880 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Frederick Walker Pitkin 28,465 53.28%
Democratic John S. Hough 23,547 44.08%
Greenback A. J. Chittenden 1,408 2.64%
Majority 4,918
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
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