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The1900 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Though GovernorEbe W. Tunnell was eligible for re-election under the newly adopted1897 constitution,[1] the state convention ended up nominating Peter J. Ford,[2] a prominent businessman.[3]
On the Republican side, the split from four years earlier threatened to divide the party once again. TheAddicks and anti-Addicks Republicans nominated separate candidates for Governor. The anti-Addicks (or "Regular Republicans") nominated attorney Martin B. Burris,[4] while the Addicks (or "Union Republicans") nominated Dr. George W. Marshall.[5] Both factions, however, nominatedJohn Hunn for Lieutenant Governor.[6]
Though initial negotiations between the factions failed to produce a reconciliation,[6] a tentative agreement developed to form a joint ticket, adopting Hunn as a compromise for Governor splitting nominations for statewide offices between the two factions.[7] Ultimately, the parties came to an agreement, and a joint ticket was nominated for the general election.[8]
In the general election, Hunn ended up defeating Ford by a decisive margin, reclaiming the governorship for the Republican Party. Republicans would hold onto the office until1936.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Hunn | 22,421 | 53.57% | +33.18% | |
| Democratic | Peter J. Ford | 18,802 | 44.93% | +0.72% | |
| Prohibition | Richard M. Cooper | 574 | 1.37% | −1.07% | |
| Socialist | Gustave E. Reinike | 54 | 0.13% | — | |
| Majority | 3,619 | 8.65% | −4.16% | ||
| Turnout | 41,851 | 100.00% | |||
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