1880 Alabama gubernatorial election

1880 Alabama gubernatorial election

August 2, 1880

Nominee Rufus W. Cobb James Madison Pickens Party Democratic Greenback Popular vote 134,905 42,363 Percentage 76.10% 23.90%

County results Cobb:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Pickens:      50–60%      70–80%

Governor before election Rufus W. Cobb Democratic Elected Governor Rufus W. Cobb Democratic

The 1880 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 2, 1880, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat Rufus W. Cobb ran for reelection to a second term.

Results

1880 Alabama gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Rufus W. Cobb (incumbent)	134,905	76.10
	Greenback	James Madison Pickens	42,363	23.90
Total votes			177,268	100.00
	Democratic hold