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

November 4, 1884

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

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Benjamin Harrison Eaton, Republican
• Alva Adams, Democratic

Other candidates

• John E. Washburn, Greenback

Results

1884 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	Benjamin Harrison Eaton	33,845	50.74%
	Democratic	Alva Adams	30,743	46.09%
	Greenback	John E. Washburn	2,104	3.15%
Majority			3,102
Turnout
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing

References

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