1878 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1878 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on October 1, 1878. Republican nominee Frederick Walker Pitkin defeated Democratic nominee William A. H. Loveland with 49.98% of the vote.

1878 Colorado gubernatorial election

October 1, 1878

Nominee Frederick Walker Pitkin William A. H. Loveland R. G. Buckingham Party Republican Democratic Greenback Popular vote 14,308 11,535 2,783 Percentage 49.98% 40.30% 9.72%

County results Pitkin:     40-50%     50-60%     60-70%     70-80% Loveland:     40-50%     50-60%

Governor before election John Long Routt Republican Elected Governor Frederick Walker Pitkin Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Frederick Walker Pitkin, Republican
• William A. H. Loveland, Democratic

Other candidates

• R. G. Buckingham, Greenback

Results

1878 Colorado gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Frederick Walker Pitkin	14,308	49.98%	-1.55%
	Democratic	William A. H. Loveland	11,535	40.30%	-8.17%
	Greenback	R. G. Buckingham	2,783	9.72%	N/A
Majority			2,773	9.68%	+6.62%
Turnout			28,626
	Republican hold		Swing