1898 Georgia gubernatorial election

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]

1898 Georgia gubernatorial election

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NomineeAllen D. CandlerJohn R. Hogan
PartyDemocraticPopulist
Popular vote118,02851,191
Percentage69.75%30.25%

Governor before election

William Yates Atkinson
Democratic

Elected Governor

Allen D. Candler
Democratic

General election

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

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1898
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticAllen D. Candler 118,028 69.75
PopulistJohn R. Hogan51,19130.25
Total votes209,187 100.00
Democratic hold

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