1886 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1886 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Democratic nominee Alva Adams defeated Republican nominee William H. Meyer with 49.66% of the vote.

1886 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 2, 1886

Nominee Alva Adams William H. Meyer Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 29,234 26,816 Percentage 49.66% 45.55%

County results Adams:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Meyer:      40–50%      50–60%      70–80%

Governor before election Benjamin Harrison Eaton Republican Elected Governor Alva Adams Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Alva Adams, Democratic
• William H. Meyer, Republican

Other candidates

• William H. Fishback, Prohibition

Results

1886 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Alva Adams	29,234	49.66%
	Republican	William H. Meyer	26,816	45.55%
	Prohibition	William H. Fishback	2,710	4.60%
Majority			2,418
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 19, 2020.