1880 Alabama gubernatorial election

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.

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1880 Alabama gubernatorial election

← 1878 August 2, 1880 1882 â†’

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

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