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The1882 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on November 7, 1882. Incumbent governorHenry M. Hoyt, a Republican, was not a candidate for re-election.
Democratic candidateRobert E. Pattison defeated Republican candidateJames A. Beaver to becomeGovernor of Pennsylvania.James Herron Hopkins,Simon Peter Wolverton, andWilliam Watts Hart Davis unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert E. Pattison | 355,791 | 47.83 | |
| Republican | James A. Beaver | 315,589 | 42.43 | |
| Independent Republican | John Stewart | 43,743 | 5.88 | |
| Greenback | Thomas A. Armstrong | 23,484 | 3.16 | |
| Prohibition | Alfred C. Petit | 5,196 | 0.70 | |
| N/A | Other | 1 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 743,804 | 100.00 | ||
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