1898 Georgia gubernatorial election

1898 Georgia gubernatorial election
October 5, 1898
 
Nominee Allen D. Candler John R. Hogan
Party Democratic Populist
Popular vote 118,028 51,191
Percentage 69.75% 30.25%
Governor before election

William Yates Atkinson
Democratic

Elected Governor

Allen D. Candler
Democratic

The 1898 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 5, 1898, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Secretary of State of Georgia Allen D. Candler defeated People's Party nominee John R. Hogan.[1]

General election

On election day, October 5, 1898, Democratic nominee Allen D. Candler won the election with a margin of 66,837 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee John R. Hogan, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Candler was sworn in as the 56th Governor of Georgia on October 29, 1898.[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1898
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Allen D. Candler 118,028 69.75
Populist John R. Hogan 51,191 30.25
Total votes 209,187 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Gov. Allen Daniel Candler". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
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