1900 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1900 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Democratic nominee William Sherman Jennings defeated Republican nominee Matthew B. MacFarlane with 80.98% of the vote.

1900 Florida gubernatorial election
November 6, 1900
 
Nominee William Sherman Jennings Matthew B. MacFarlane
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 29,251 6,238
Percentage 80.98% 17.27%
Governor before election

William D. Bloxham
Democratic

 Elected Governor

William Sherman Jennings
Democratic

Elections in Florida
Government

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Sherman Jennings, Democratic
  • Matthew B. MacFarlane, Republican

Other candidates

  • A.M. Morton, People's

Results
1900 Florida gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic William Sherman Jennings 29,251 80.98%
Republican Matthew B. MacFarlane 6,238 17.27%
People's A.M. Morton 631 1.75%
Majority 23,013
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Florida Almanac 2007-2008". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
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