1885 Virginia gubernatorial election
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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:election
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
gptkb:education_reform
gptkb:economic_recovery civil rights intense and competitive. emphasis on economic issues. focus on white voter turnout. primarily from local businesses. |
| gptkbp:date |
November 3, 1885
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| gptkbp:demographics |
predominantly white voters.
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| gptkbp:election |
gptkb:election
Bayne took office in January 1886. analyzed for its impact on civil rights. high for the time period. |
| gptkbp:election_result |
Bayne's victory was a reflection of the political climate.
Barbour received 45% of the vote. Barbour's campaign emphasized civil rights. Barbour's campaign was criticized for its tactics. Barbour's campaign was marked by controversy. Barbour's campaign was seen as a failure. Barbour's campaign was well-funded. Barbour's defeat was a turning point. Barbour's defeat was significant. Barbour's supporters rallied for change. Barbour's supporters were disillusioned. Bayne received 55% of the vote. Bayne's administration faced challenges. Bayne's administration faced opposition. Bayne's administration focused on economic issues. Bayne's administration was scrutinized. Bayne's policies were aimed at reconciliation. Bayne's policies were controversial. Bayne's policies were debated. Bayne's victory reshaped Virginia politics. Bayne's victory was celebrated by Democrats. Bayne's victory was contested. Democratic victory. Barbour's loss was a setback for the Republican Party. Barbour's loss was a significant event in Virginia history. published in local newspapers. signaled the end of Republican influence. Barbour's campaign was analyzed for its effectiveness. Bayne's administration was marked by economic growth. Bayne's administration was challenged by economic issues. Barbour's loss marked a decline in Republican power. Bayne's victory was seen as a return to white supremacy. Barbour's campaign was remembered for its intensity. |
| gptkbp:election_year |
November 3.
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| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:Virginia
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the larger Southern political landscape.
post-Reconstruction Virginia. |
| gptkbp:historical_records |
documented in Virginia state archives.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked a shift in Virginia politics.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1885 Virginia gubernatorial election
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| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
held between candidates.
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Richmond,_Virginia
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| gptkbp:loser |
gptkb:John_S._Barbour_Jr.
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
first election with a Democratic governor after Reconstruction.
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| gptkbp:notable_nominees |
gptkb:John_S._Barbour_Jr.
Thomas M. Bayne. |
| gptkbp:political_impact |
set the stage for future Democratic dominance.
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| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkb:Republican_Party Democratic Party. Republican Party. |
| gptkbp:political_position |
turbulent due to Reconstruction.
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:1881_Virginia_gubernatorial_election
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| gptkbp:registration |
limited to white citizens.
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| gptkbp:result |
Thomas M. Bayne won by a majority.
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| gptkbp:significance |
first election after the Reconstruction era.
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| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
1889 Virginia gubernatorial election
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:election
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| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
gptkb:unknown
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| gptkbp:voting_method |
plurality voting.
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| gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:Thomas_M._Bayne
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| gptkbp:year |
1885
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1881_Virginia_gubernatorial_election
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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