Governor Election Ballot, Republican Ticket
Republican Ticket 1883 – This election was very competitive and colorful because of the popular political methods used and the record of the Democratic candidate William Sprague. Sprague had served three terms as governor in the early 1860s and later was elected U.S. Senator (1863 – 1873). The failure of his A&W Sprague Co. in 1873 removed him from politics for ten years. His party was divided which may have cost him the election. Republican Augustus Bourn was elected after a very lively and bitter campaign. 14.0 cm X 8.1 cm
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