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The1898 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 5, 1898, in order to elect theGovernor of Georgia.Democratic nominee andincumbentSecretary of State of GeorgiaAllen D. Candler defeatedPeople's Party nominee John R. Hogan.[1]
On election day, October 5, 1898,Democratic nomineeAllen D. Candler won the election with a margin of 66,837 votes against his opponentPeople's Party nominee John R. Hogan, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Candler was sworn in as the 56th Governor ofGeorgia on October 29, 1898.[2]
| 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 | ||
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