1896 Colorado gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1896 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1896 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Democratic nominee Alva Adams defeated People's Party nominee Morton Shelley Bailey with 46.22% of the vote.

1896 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 3, 1896

Nominee Alva Adams Morton Shelley Bailey G. H. Allen Party Democratic Populist Republican Popular vote 87,387 71,808 23,945 Percentage 46.22% 37.98% 12.66%

County results Adams:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Bailey:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Allen:      50–60%

Governor before election Albert McIntire Republican Elected Governor Alva Adams Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Alva Adams, Democratic
• G. H. Allen, Republican

Other candidates

• Morton Shelley Bailey, People's
• Davis Hanson Waite, Independent

Results

1896 Colorado gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Alva Adams	87,387	46.22%	+41.59%
	Populist	Morton Shelley Bailey	71,808	37.98%	−3.08%
	Republican	G. H. Allen	23,945	12.66%	−39.29%
	Independent	Davis Hanson Waite	3,359	1.78%	N/A
Majority			15,579	8.24%
Turnout			186,499
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing