1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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.

1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 8, 1898
 
Nominee George E. Lounsbury Daniel N. Morgan
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 81,015 64,227
Percentage 54.17% 42.94%
Governor before election

Lorrin A. Cooke
Republican

 Elected Governor

George E. Lounsbury
Republican

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

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

Results
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
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
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