1898 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1898 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee and former member of the Connecticut House of Representatives Lyman A. Mills won the election against Democratic nominee Samuel Bassett.
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November 8, 1898
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General election
On election day, November 8, 1898, Republican nominee Lyman A. Mills won the election with 55.90% of the vote, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Mills was sworn in as the 68th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on January 4, 1899.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lyman A. Mills | 81,254 | 55.90 | |
| Democratic | Samuel Bassett | 64,082 | 44.10 | |
| Total votes | 145,327 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
