1900 Georgia gubernatorial election
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1900 Georgia gubernatorial election
| Nominee | Allen D. Candler | John H. Traylor |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Populist |
| Popular vote | 92,729 | 25,285 |
| Percentage | 78.58% | 21.42% |
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]
General election
[edit ]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
[edit ]| 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
[edit ]- ^ "Gov. Allen Daniel Candler". National Governors Association . Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 9, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024.