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1885 Mississippi gubernatorial election 
Summary
The 1885 Mississippi gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1885, in order to elect the Governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Governor Robert Lowry ran for reelection to a second term.
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General election edit
In the general election, Democratic candidate Robert Lowry, the incumbent governor, defeated independent candidate Put Darden in a landslide.
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Lowry (incumbent) | 88,783 | 99.01 | |
| Independent | Put Darden | 824 | 0.92 | |
| Other | 64 | 0.07 | ||
| Total votes | 89,671 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ "MS Governor 1885". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 10, 2016.