1900 Georgia gubernatorial election

Georgia gubernatorial election
1900 Georgia gubernatorial election

← 1898 3 October 1900 1902 →
 
Nominee Allen D. Candler John H. Traylor
Party Democratic Populist
Popular vote 92,729 25,285
Percentage 78.58% 21.42%

Governor before election

Allen D. Candler
Democratic

Elected Governor

Allen D. Candler
Democratic

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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

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1900
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Allen D. Candler (incumbent) 92,729 78.58
Populist John H. Traylor 25,285 21.42
Total votes 118,014 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Gov. Allen Daniel Candler". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
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