1880 Alabama gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1880 Alabama gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1878 Alabama gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1878
Next Election:1882 Alabama gubernatorial election
Next Year:1882
Ongoing:no
Election Date:August 2, 1880
Image1:Rufus W. Cobb.jpg
Image Upright:0.5
Nominee1:Rufus W. Cobb
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:134,905
Percentage1:76.10%
Nominee2:James Madison Pickens
Party2:Greenback Party
Popular Vote2:42,363
Percentage2:23.90%
Map Size:150px
Governor
Before Election:Rufus W. Cobb
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Rufus W. Cobb
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1880 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 2, 1880, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat Rufus W. Cobb ran for reelection to a second term.