1886 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1886 occurred on November 2, 1886. Republican candidate James A. Beaver defeated Democratic candidate Chauncey Forward Black to become Governor of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1886
November 2, 1886 (1886-11-02)
 
Nominee James A. Beaver Chauncey Forward Black
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 412,285 369,634
Percentage 50.3% 45.1%
County Results
Governor before election

Robert E. Pattison
Democratic

 Elected Governor

James A. Beaver
Republican

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Results
Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1886[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James A. Beaver 412,285 50.33
Democratic Chauncey Forward Black 369,634 45.12
Prohibition Charles S. Wolf 32,458 3.96
Greenback Robert J. Houston 4,835 0.59
N/A Other 1 0.00
Total votes 819,213 100.00

References
  1. "PA Governor General Election". OurCampaigns. Retrieved 2 May 2013.


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