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

← 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

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.