1898 Georgia gubernatorial election
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The 1898 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 5, 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]
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October 5, 1898
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General election
On election day, October 5, 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 October 29, 1898.[2]
Results
| 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 | ||||