1890 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1890 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1890. Republican nominee John Long Routt defeated Democratic nominee Caldwell Yeaman with 50.11% of the vote.

1890 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 4, 1890

Nominee John Long Routt Caldwell Yeaman John G. Coy Party Republican Democratic Labor Popular vote 41,827 35,359 5,199 Percentage 50.11% 42.36% 6.23%

County results Routt:     30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Yeaman:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Coy:      30-40%      40-50%

Governor before election Job Adams Cooper Republican Elected Governor John Long Routt Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John Long Routt, Republican
• Caldwell Yeaman, Democratic

Other candidates

• John G. Coy, Union Labor
• John A. Elett, Prohibition

Results

1890 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	John Long Routt	41,827	50.11%
	Democratic	Caldwell Yeaman	35,359	42.36%
	Labor	John G. Coy	5,199	6.23%
	Prohibition	John A. Elett	1,058	1.27%
Majority			6,468
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved June 16, 2020.