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The 1874 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on June 1, 1874, to elect the governor of the U.S. state of Oregon. The election matched Republican J. C. Tolman against Democratic incumbent La Fayette Grover and independent Thomas Franklin Campbell.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | La Fayette Grover (incumbent) | 9,713 | 38.23 | |
| Republican | J. C. Tolman | 9,163 | 36.06 | |
| Nonpartisan | Thomas Franklin Campbell | 6,532 | 25.71 | |
| Total votes | 25,408 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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