1900 Georgia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1900 Georgia gubernatorial election
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1898 Georgia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1898
Next Election:1902 Georgia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1902
Election Date:3 October 1900
Nominee1:Allen D. Candler
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:92,729
Percentage1:78.58%
Nominee2:John H. Traylor
Party2:People's Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:25,285
Percentage2:21.42%
Governor
Before Election:Allen D. Candler
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Allen D. Candler
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. Allen Daniel Candler . 5 January 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: GA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 9 November 2023 . 5 January 2024.