1886 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1886 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 2, 1886, in order to elect the governor of Alabama.

1886 Alabama gubernatorial election

August 2, 1886

Nominee Thomas Seay Arthur Bingham Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 145,095 36,793 Percentage 79.43% 20.14%

County results Seay:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Bingham:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      No Data

Governor before election Edward A. O'Neal Democratic Elected Governor Thomas Seay Democratic

Results

1886 Alabama gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Thomas Seay	145,095	79.43
	Republican	Arthur Bingham	36,793	20.14
	Prohibition	John T. Tanner	576	0.32
	Other	Write-ins	204	0.11
Total votes			182,668	100.00
	Democratic hold