1886 Colorado gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1886 Colorado gubernatorial election
Country:Colorado
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1884 Colorado gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1884
Next Election:1888 Colorado gubernatorial election
Next Year:1888
Election Date:November 2, 1886
Nominee1:Alva Adams
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:29,234
Percentage1:49.66%
Nominee2:William H. Meyer
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:26,816
Percentage2:45.55%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Benjamin Harrison Eaton
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1886 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Democratic nominee Alva Adams defeated Republican nominee William H. Meyer with 49.66% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates