Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Nebraska
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% | |
Governor before election James W. Dawes Republican | Elected Governor James W. Dawes Republican | |
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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 | J. G. Miller | 3,075 | 2.30% |
| Scattering | | 11 | |
Total votes | 133,555 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Prohibition Ticket". Central City Courier. September 18, 1884. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
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