1870 Delaware gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1870 Delaware gubernatorial election
Country:Delaware
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1866 Delaware gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1866
Next Election:1874 Delaware gubernatorial election
Next Year:1874
Election Date:November 8, 1870
Image1:JamesPonder.gif
Nominee1:James Ponder
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:12,459
Percentage1:55.62%
Nominee2:Thomas B. Coursey
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:9,942
Percentage2:44.38%
Map Size:210px
Governor
Before Election:Gove Saulsbury
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:James Ponder
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1870 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1870. Incumbent Democratic Governor Gove Saulsbury was unable to seek re-election. Former State Senator James Ponder ran as the Democratic candidate to succeed Saulsbury and faced Republican nominee Thomas B. Coursey. As Black Delawareans gained the right to vote, Republicans were confident about their chances, and the Democratic Party responded by presenting itself as the "white man's party." Ponder ultimately defeated Coursey by a wide margin, in part because of low Black turnout and a racist backlash against Black suffrage.[1]

General election

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Conrad, Henry C.. 1908. History of the State of Delaware: From the Earliest Settlements to the Year 1907. 1. Lancaster, Pa.. Wickersham Company, Printers and Binders. 224.