1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Republican nominee George E. Lounsbury defeated Democratic nominee Daniel N. Morgan with 54.17% of the vote.
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November 8, 1898
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Lounsbury: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% Morgan: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- George E. Lounsbury, Republican
- Daniel N. Morgan, Democratic
Other candidates
- Charles Stodel, Socialist Labor
- Charles E. Steele, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George E. Lounsbury | 81,015 | 54.17% | ||
| Democratic | Daniel N. Morgan | 64,227 | 42.94% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Charles Stodel | 2,866 | 1.92% | ||
| Prohibition | Charles E. Steele | 1,460 | 0.98% | ||
| Majority | 16,788 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||