1884 Nebraska gubernatorial election

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.

1884 Nebraska gubernatorial election

November 4, 1884
 
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

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

  1. 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.


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