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