1874 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1874 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874. Incumbent Democratic Governor James Ponder was unable to seek re-election. Former county judge John P. Cochran ran as the Democratic nominee to succeed Ponder and faced the Republican nominee, Dr. Isaac Jump. Cochran ultimately defeated Jump, but by a significantly reduced margin from 1870.

1874 Delaware gubernatorial election

November 8, 1874
 
Nominee John P. Cochran Isaac Jump
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 12,488 11,259
Percentage 52.59% 47.41%

Governor before election

James Ponder
Democratic

Elected Governor

John P. Cochran
Democratic

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