1888 Indiana gubernatorial election

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1888 Indiana gubernatorial election
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  1884 November 6, 1888 1892  
  Gen Alvin P Hovey 06985r.jpg Courtland C. Matson (Indiana Congressman).jpg
Nominee Alvin Peterson Hovey Courtland C. Matson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote263,194260,994
Percentage49.03%48.62%

1888 Indiana gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Hovey:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%
Matson:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election

Isaac P. Gray
Democratic

Elected Governor

Alvin Peterson Hovey
Republican

The 1888 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Republican nominee Alvin Peterson Hovey defeated Democratic nominee Courtland C. Matson with 49.03% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1888 Indiana gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Alvin Peterson Hovey 263,194 49.03%
Democratic Courtland C. Matson 260,99448.62%
Prohibition Jasper Hughes9,9201.85%
Labor John B. Mulroy2,7020.50%
Majority2,200
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved August 14, 2020.