1884 Nebraska gubernatorial election

1884 Nebraska gubernatorial election

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Nominee James W. Dawes J. Sterling Morton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 72,835 57,634
Percentage 54.5% 43.2%

County results
Dawes:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Morton:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
No Data/Votes:      

Governor before election

James W. Dawes
Republican

Elected Governor

James W. Dawes
Republican

The 1884 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1884, and featured incumbent Governor James W. Dawes, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee J. Sterling Morton for a second time after the 1882 election.

General election

Candidates

Results

Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1884[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James W. Dawes (incumbent) 72,835 54.54%
Democratic J. Sterling Morton 57,634 43.15%
Prohibition Jason G. Miller 3,075 2.30%
Scattering 11
Total votes 133,555 100.0%
Republican hold

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Addison E. Sheldon, ed. (December 1918). The Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register. Nebraska Legislative Reference Bureau. pp. 445–446. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "Prohibition Ticket". Central City Courier. September 18, 1884. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  3. ^ "Elder Jason G. Miller". Crete Daily Globe. October 4, 1884. p. 1.