1886 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The 1886 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on November 2, 1886. Republican candidate James A. Beaver defeated Democratic candidate Chauncey Forward Black to become Governor of Pennsylvania. William A. Wallace unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

1886 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

November 2, 1886 (1886-11-02)
 
Nominee James A. Beaver Chauncey Forward Black
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 412,285 369,634
Percentage 50.3% 45.1%

County results

Beaver:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Black:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Robert E. Pattison
Democratic

Elected Governor

James A. Beaver
Republican

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