1882 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1882 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1882. Democratic nominee James Benton Grant defeated Republican nominee E. L. Campbell with 51.07% of the vote.

1882 Colorado gubernatorial election
November 7, 1882
 
Nominee James Benton Grant E. L. Campbell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 31,375 28,820
Percentage 51.07% 46.91%
County results
Grant:      50–60%      60–70%
Campbell:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Frederick Walker Pitkin
Republican

 Elected Governor

James Benton Grant
Democratic

Elections in Colorado

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • James Benton Grant, Democratic
  • E. L. Campbell, Republican

Other candidates

  • George Woy, Greenback

Results
1882 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic James Benton Grant 31,375 51.07%
Republican E. L. Campbell 28,820 46.91%
Greenback George Woy 1,220 1.99%
Majority 2,555
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
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