1898 Georgia gubernatorial election
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The 1898 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 5 October 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[edit]
On election day, 5 October 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 29 October 1898.[2]
Results[edit]
| 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[edit]
- ^ "Gov. Allen Daniel Candler". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
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