The 1890 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on November 4, 1890. Democratic candidate and former Governor Robert E. Pattison defeated Republican candidate George W. Delamater to become Governor of Pennsylvania.

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1890 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

← 1886 November 4, 1890 (1890-11-04) 1894 →

Nominee Robert E. Pattison George Delamater Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 464,209 447,655 Percentage 50.0% 48.2%

County results Pattison:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Delamater:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election James A. Beaver Republican Elected Governor Robert E. Pattison Democratic

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As of the 2022 midterm elections, this is the last presidential, gubernatorial, or senatorial election in Pennsylvania where the Democratic candidate won the state without carrying Allegheny County. William A. Wallace and Chauncey Forward Black unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.