1898 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1898 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Republican nominee William Eugene Stanley defeated People's Party incumbent John W. Leedy with 51.81% of the vote.

1898 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 8, 1898
 
Nominee William Eugene Stanley John W. Leedy
Party Republican People's
Popular vote 149,292 134,158
Percentage 51.81% 46.55%
Governor before election

John W. Leedy
People's

 Elected Governor

William Eugene Stanley
Republican

Elections in Kansas

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Eugene Stanley, Republican

Other candidates

  • John W. Leedy, People's
  • William A. Peffer, Prohibition
  • Caleb Lipscomb, Socialist Labor

Results
1898 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican William Eugene Stanley 149,292 51.81%
People's John W. Leedy 134,158 46.55%
Prohibition William A. Peffer 4,092 1.42%
Socialist Labor Caleb Lipscomb 635 0.22%
Majority 15,134
Turnout
Republican gain from People's Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
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