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1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1896 November 8, 1898 1900 →
 
Nominee George E. Lounsbury Daniel N. Morgan
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 81,015 64,227
Percentage 54.17% 42.94%

Lounsbury:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Morgan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Lorrin A. Cooke
Republican

Elected Governor

George E. Lounsbury
Republican

The 1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Republican nominee George E. Lounsbury defeated Democratic nominee Daniel N. Morgan with 54.17% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • George E. Lounsbury, Republican
  • Daniel N. Morgan, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Charles Stodel, Socialist Labor
  • Charles E. Steele, Prohibition

Results

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1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George E. Lounsbury 81,015 54.17%
Democratic Daniel N. Morgan 64,227 42.94%
Socialist Labor Charles Stodel 2,866 1.92%
Prohibition Charles E. Steele 1,460 0.98%
Majority 16,788
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 30, 2020.