1900 Montana gubernatorial election
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The 1900 Montana gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900.
November 6, 1900
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County results Toole: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Folsom: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Democratic nominee Joseph Toole defeated Republican nominee David S. Folsom and Independent Democrat nominee Thomas S. Hogan with 49.24% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Joseph Toole, Democratic, former Governor
- David S. Folsom, Republican, former State Senator[1]
- Thomas S. Hogan, Independent Democrat, incumbent Secretary of State of Montana
- Julius F. Fox, Social Democrat
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Joseph Toole | 31,419 | 49.24% | ||
| Republican | David S. Folsom | 22,691 | 35.56% | ||
| Independent Democrat | Thomas S. Hogan | 9,188 | 14.40% | ||
| Social Democratic | Julius F. Fox | 505 | 0.79% | ||
| Majority | 8,728 | 13.68% | |||
| Turnout | 63,803 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||