1890 Oregon gubernatorial election

The 1890 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on June 2, 1890 to elect the governor of the U.S. state of Oregon. The election matched Republican businessman and former Portland mayor David P. Thompson against Democratic incumbent Sylvester Pennoyer.[1]

1890 Oregon gubernatorial election

← 1886 June 2, 1890 1894 →
 
Nominee Sylvester Pennoyer David P. Thompson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 38,920 33,765
Percentage 53.55% 46.45%

County results
Pennoyer:      50–60%      60–70%
Thompson:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Sylvester Pennoyer
Democratic

Elected Governor

Sylvester Pennoyer
Democratic

Results

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Oregon gubernatorial election, 1890[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sylvester Pennoyer (incumbent) 41,139 53.55
Republican David P. Thompson 33,765 46.45
Total votes 72,685 100
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811–1912: David P. Thompson". Archived from the original on October 17, 2007. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - OR Governor Race - Jun 02, 1890". Retrieved April 16, 2016.