1896 Georgia gubernatorial election
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The 1896 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 7, 1896, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William Yates Atkinson defeated People's Party nominee Seaborn Wright.[1]
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October 7, 1896
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 County results Atkinson: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Wright: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
On election day, October 7, 1896, Democratic nominee William Yates Atkinson won re-election with a margin of 37,225 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee Seaborn Wright, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Atkinson was sworn in for his second term on October 29, 1896.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Yates Atkinson (incumbent) | 123,206 | 58.90 | |
| Populist | Seaborn Wright | 85,981 | 41.10 | |
| Total votes | 209,187 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||