1898 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1898 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1896 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1896
Next Election:1900 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1900
Election Date:November 8, 1898
Nominee1:William Eugene Stanley
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:149,292
Percentage1:51.81%
Nominee2:John W. Leedy
Party2:People's Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:134,158
Percentage2:46.55%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:John W. Leedy
Before Party:People's Party (United States)
After Election:William Eugene Stanley
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1898 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Republican nominee William Eugene Stanley defeated People's Party incumbent John W. Leedy with 51.81% of the vote.

General election

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