1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1896 November 8, 1898 1900  
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Nominee George E. Lounsbury Daniel N. Morgan
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote81,01564,227
Percentage54.17%42.94%

1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg
Lounsbury:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Morgan:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election

Lorrin A. Cooke
Republican

Elected Governor

George E. Lounsbury
Republican

The 1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Republican nominee George E. Lounsbury defeated Democratic nominee Daniel N. Morgan with 54.17% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican George E. Lounsbury 81,015 54.17%
Democratic Daniel N. Morgan 64,22742.94%
Socialist Labor Charles Stodel2,8661.92%
Prohibition Charles E. Steele1,4600.98%
Majority16,788
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved June 30, 2020.