1898 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1898 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1896 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1896
Next Election:1900 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1900
Election Date:November 1, 1898
Nominee1:Hazen S. Pingree
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:243,239
Percentage1:57.75%
Nominee2:Justin R. Whiting
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:168,142
Percentage2:39.92%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Hazen S. Pingree
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Hazen S. Pingree
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1898 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 1, 1898. Incumbent Republican Hazen S. Pingree defeated Fusion candidate of the Democratic, People's, and Union Silver parties, Justin R. Whiting, with 57.75% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . Free Silver Fusion Ticket . The Yale expositor . Yale, St. Clair County, MI . 1 July 1898 . 6 . 4 August 2020 .
  2. News: . Fusion in Michigan . New York Times . New York, NY . 23 June 1898 . 2 . 4 August 2020 .