1882 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1882 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 7, 1882, in order to elect the governor of Alabama.

1882 Alabama gubernatorial election

August 7, 1882

Nominee Edward A. O'Neal James L. Sheffield Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 102,617 46,742 Percentage 68.70% 31.30%

County results O'Neal:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Sheffield:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Rufus W. Cobb Democratic Elected Governor Edward A. O'Neal Democratic

Results

1882 Alabama gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edward A. O'Neal	102,617	68.70
	Republican	James L. Sheffield	46,742	31.30
	Other	Write-ins	2	>0.01
Total votes			149,361	100.00
	Democratic hold