1896 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1896 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Democratic nominee Alva Adams defeated People's Party nominee Morton Shelley Bailey with 46.22% of the vote.

1896 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 3, 1896

Nominee Alva Adams Morton Shelley Bailey G. H. Allen Party Democratic People's Republican Popular vote 87,387 71,808 23,945 Percentage 46.22% 37.98% 12.66%

County results Adams:     30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Bailey:     30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Allen:      50–60%

Governor before election Albert McIntire Republican Elected Governor Alva Adams Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Alva Adams, Democratic
• G. H. Allen, Republican

Other candidates

• Morton Shelley Bailey, People's
• Davis Hanson Waite, Independent

Results

1896 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	Alva Adams	87,387	46.22%
	People's	Morton Shelley Bailey	71,808	37.98%
	Republican	G. H. Allen	23,945	12.66%
	Independent	Davis Hanson Waite	3,359	1.78%
Majority			15,579
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. "Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved June 13, 2020.