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The1874 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874. Incumbent Democratic GovernorJames Ponder was unable to seek re-election. Former county judgeJohn P. Cochran ran as the Democratic nominee to succeed Ponder and faced the Republican nominee, Dr. Isaac Jump. Cochran ultimately defeated Jump, but by a significantly reduced margin from1870.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John P. Cochran | 12,488 | 52.59% | −3.03% | |
| Republican | Isaac Jump | 11,259 | 47.41% | +3.03% | |
| Majority | 1,229 | 5.18% | −6.06% | ||
| Turnout | 23,747 | 100.00% | |||
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