1898 Vermont gubernatorial election
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The 1898 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on September 6, 1898. Incumbent Republican Josiah Grout, per the "Mountain Rule",[1] did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Edward C. Smith defeated Democratic candidate Thomas W. Moloney to succeed him.
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September 6, 1898
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General election
Candidates
- Thomas W. Moloney (Democratic)
- Edward Curtis Smith, former State Representative from St. Albans Town (Republican)
- Cyrus W. Wyman (Prohibition)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward C. Smith | 38,555 | 71.0 | ||
| Democratic | Thomas W. Moloney | 14,686 | 27.0 | ||
| Prohibition | Cyrus W. Wyman | 1,075 | 2.0 | ||
| N/A | Other | 21 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | '54,337' | '100' | |||
