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1896 Georgia gubernatorial election

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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 7 October 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

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On election day, 7 October 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 29 October 1896.[2]

Results

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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

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  1. ^ "Gov. William Yates Atkinson". National Governors Association. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.