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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.
General election
Candidates
Democratic
John Long Routt, former governor
Republican
Caldwell Yeaman, former judge
Union Labor
John G. Coy, activist and journalist
Prohibition
John A. Elett, prohibitionist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Long Routt | 41,827 | 50.11% | -3.73% | |
| Democratic | Caldwell Yeaman | 35,359 | 42.36% | -0.28% | |
| Labor | John G. Coy | 5,199 | 6.23% | N/A | |
| Prohibition | John A. Elett | 1,058 | 1.27% | -1.01% | |
| Majority | 6,468 | 7.75% | |||
| Turnout | 83,443 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
