1898 Wisconsin gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1898 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1866
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1896 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1896
Next Election:1900 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Next Year:1900
Election Date:November 8, 1898
Nominee1:Edward Scofield
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:173,137
Percentage1:52.55%
Nominee2:Hiram Wilson Sawyer
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:135,353
Percentage2:41.09%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Edward Scofield
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Edward Scofield
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1898 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898.

Incumbent Republican Governor Edward Scofield defeated Democratic nominee Hiram Wilson Sawyer with 52.55% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: . List of Nominations . Eagle River review . Eagle River, Wis. . October 27, 1898 . 8 . 4 August 2021 .