For related races, see 1890 United States gubernatorial elections.
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The 1890 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1890. Incumbent Democratic Governor Benjamin T. Biggs was unable to seek a second consecutive term in office. Former State Treasurer Robert J. Reynolds won the Democratic nomination to succeed Biggs, and in the general election, he faced banker Harry A. Richardson, the Republican nominee. In stark contrast to the 1886 election, the Republican Party fully contested the state's elections and a close contest ensued. Reynolds ultimately defeated Richardson by a narrow margin, winning by just 543 votes.
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Robert J. Reynolds | 17,801 | 50.43% | −13.07% | |
| Republican | Harry A. Richardson | 17,258 | 48.89% | — | |
| Prohibition | William T. Kellum | 238 | 0.67% | −35.00% | |
| Majority | 543 | 1.54% | −26.29% | ||
| Turnout | 35,297 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- 1891 Senate Journal, p. 34
Bibliography
- Delaware Senate Journal, 83rd General Assembly, 1st Reg. Sess. (1891).
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