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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.

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% +3.83%
Democratic Alva Adams 30,743 46.09% -4.98%
Greenback John E. Washburn 2,104 3.15% +1.16%
Majority 3,102 4.65%
Turnout 66,692
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 23, 2020.