1888 Florida gubernatorial election

1888 Florida gubernatorial election

November 6, 1888

Nominee Francis P. Fleming V. J. Shipman Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 40,195 26,385 Percentage 60.37% 39.63%

Governor before election Edward A. Perry Democratic Elected Governor Francis P. Fleming Democratic

The 1888 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Democratic nominee Francis P. Fleming defeated Republican nominee V. J. Shipman with 60.37% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

• Francis P. Fleming, Democratic
• V. J. Shipman, Republican

Results

1888 Florida gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Francis P. Fleming	40,195	60.37%
	Republican	V. J. Shipman	26,385	39.63%
Majority			13,810
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing