1898 Georgia gubernatorial election

1898 Georgia gubernatorial election

5 October 1898

Nominee Allen D. Candler John R. Hogan Party Democratic Populist Popular vote 118,028 51,191 Percentage 69.75% 30.25%

Governor before election William Yates Atkinson Democratic Elected Governor Allen D. Candler Democratic

The 1898 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 5 October 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.

General election

On election day, 5 October 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 29 October 1898.

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1898

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