1900 Georgia gubernatorial election

1900 Georgia gubernatorial election

←  1898 October 3, 1900 1902  →

Nominee Allen D. Candler John H. Traylor Party Democratic Populist Popular vote 92,729 25,285 Percentage 78.58% 21.42%

Governor before election Allen D. Candler Democratic Elected Governor Allen D. Candler Democratic

The 1900 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 3, 1900, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Allen D. Candler defeated People's Party nominee John H. Traylor. ^[1]

General election

On election day, October 3, 1900, Democratic nominee Allen D. Candler won re-election with a margin of 67,444 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee John H. Traylor, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Candler was sworn in for his second term on October 25, 1900. ^[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1900

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Allen D. Candler (incumbent)	92,729	78.58
	Populist	John H. Traylor	25,285	21.42
Total votes			118,014	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. "Gov. Allen Daniel Candler". National Governors Association . Retrieved 2024-01-05.
2. "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 9, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-05.