1900 Georgia gubernatorial election

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1900 Georgia gubernatorial election
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  1898 3 October 1900 1902  
  Allen D. Candler.jpg No image.svg
Nominee Allen D. Candler John H. Traylor
Party Democratic Populist
Popular vote92,72925,285
Percentage78.58%21.42%

Governor before election

Allen D. Candler
Democratic

Elected Governor

Allen D. Candler
Democratic

The 1900 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 3 October 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]

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General election

On election day, 3 October 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 25 October 1900. [2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1900
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Allen D. Candler (incumbent) 92,729 78.58
Populist John H. Traylor25,28521.42
Total votes118,014 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. "Gov. Allen Daniel Candler". National Governors Association . Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  2. "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 9, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024.