1896 Georgia gubernatorial election

1896 Georgia gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Yates Atkinson Seaborn Wright Party Democratic Populist Popular vote 123,206 85,981 Percentage 58.90% 41.10%

County results Atkinson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Wright:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election William Yates Atkinson Democratic Elected Governor William Yates Atkinson Democratic

The 1896 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 7, 1896, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William Yates Atkinson defeated People's Party nominee Seaborn Wright.^[1]

General election

On election day, October 7, 1896, Democratic nominee William Yates Atkinson won re-election with a margin of 37,225 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee Seaborn Wright, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Atkinson was sworn in for his second term on October 29, 1896.^[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1896

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William Yates Atkinson (incumbent)	123,206	58.90
	Populist	Seaborn Wright	85,981	41.10
Total votes			209,187	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. "Gov. William Yates Atkinson". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
2. "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-05.