1882 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1882 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 7, 1882, in order to elect the governor of Alabama.

1882 Alabama gubernatorial election

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Nominee Edward A. O'Neal James L. Sheffield Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 102,617 46,742 Percentage 68.70% 31.30%

County results O'Neal:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Sheffield:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Rufus W. Cobb Democratic Elected Governor Edward A. O'Neal Democratic

Results

1882 Alabama gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edward A. O'Neal	102,617	68.70
	Republican	James L. Sheffield	46,742	31.30
	Other	Write-ins	2	>0.01
Total votes			149,361	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. "AL Governor 1882". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 29, 2016.