1900 Georgia gubernatorial election

1900 Georgia gubernatorial election
October 3, 1900
 
Nominee Allen D. Candler John H. Traylor
Party Democratic Populist
Popular vote 92,729 25,285
Percentage 78.58% 21.42%
Governor before election

Allen D. Candler
Democratic

Elected Governor

Allen D. Candler
Democratic

The 1900 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 3, 1900, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Allen D. Candler defeated People's Party nominee John H. Traylor.[1]

General election

On election day, October 3, 1900, Democratic nominee Allen D. Candler won re-election with a margin of 67,444 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee John H. Traylor, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Candler was sworn in for his second term on October 25, 1900.[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1900
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Allen D. Candler (incumbent) 92,729 78.58
Populist John H. Traylor 25,285 21.42
Total votes 118,014 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Gov. Allen Daniel Candler". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 9, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
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