1898 Arkansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1898 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Country:Arkansas
Flag Year:1896
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1896 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1896
Next Election:1900 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1900
Election Date:September 5, 1898
Nominee1:Daniel W. Jones
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:75,354
Percentage1:67.35%
Nominee2:Henry F. Auten
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:27,524
Percentage2:24.60%
Nominee3:W. Scott Morgan
Party3:People's Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:8,332
Percentage3:7.45%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Daniel W. Jones
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Daniel W. Jones
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1898 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on September 5, 1898. Incumbent Democratic Governor Daniel W. Jones defeated Republican nominee Henry F. Auten and Populist nominee W. Scott Morgan with 67.35% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: Dillard . Tom . 23 October 2011 . The man who couldn't be still . Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . Little Rock . 23 September 2021 .
  2. Encyclopedia: Winfield Scott Morgan (1851–1928) . . . Hild, Matthew . September 5, 2013 . 23 September 2021.