The 1890 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1890.

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nominee

John Long Routt John Long Routt (April 25, 1826 – August 13, 1907) was an Americans, American politician of the Republican Party. Born in Eddyville, Kentucky, he served as the List of governors of Colorado, first and seventh governor of Colorado from 1876 to ...

defeated Democratic nominee Caldwell Yeaman with 50.11% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Democratic

, former governor Republican Caldwell Yeaman, former judge Union Labor John G. Coy, activist and journalist Prohibition John A. Elett, prohibitionist

Results

References

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