Oregon gubernatorial election, 1890

Oregon gubernatorial election, 1890

June 2, 1890

Nominee Sylvester Pennoyer David P. Thompson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 38,920 33,765 Percentage 53.55 46.45

County results

Governor before election Sylvester Pennoyer Democratic Elected Governor Sylvester Pennoyer Democratic

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]

Results

Oregon gubernatorial election, 1890^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Sylvester Pennoyer	41,139	53.55
	Republican	David P. Thompson	33,765	46.45
Total votes			72,685	100
	Democratic hold

References

1. The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811–1912: David P. Thompson
2. "Our Campaigns - OR Governor Race - Jun 02, 1890". Retrieved April 16, 2016.