Georgia gubernatorial election
1896 Georgia gubernatorial election
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← 1894 | 7 October 1896 | 1898 → |
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| | | Nominee | William Yates Atkinson | Seaborn Wright | | Party | Democratic | Populist | Popular vote | 123,206 | 85,981 | Percentage | 58.90% | 41.10% | |
Governor before election William Yates Atkinson Democratic | Elected Governor William Yates Atkinson Democratic | |
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The 1896 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 7 October 1896 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William Yates Atkinson defeated People's Party nominee Seaborn Wright.[1]
General election
On election day, 7 October 1896, Democratic nominee William Yates Atkinson won re-election with a margin of 37,225 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee Seaborn Wright, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Atkinson was sworn in for his second term on 29 October 1896.[2]
Results
Georgia gubernatorial election, 1896 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | William Yates Atkinson (incumbent) | 123,206 | 58.90 |
| Populist | Seaborn Wright | 85,981 | 41.10 |
Total votes | 209,187 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
References
- ^ "Gov. William Yates Atkinson". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
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