1898 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
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County results
Stone:
30-40%
40-50%
50-60%
60-70%
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The 1898 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. It featured a three-way campaign between major party candidates William Stone and George Jenks, as well as a strong showing by prohibitionist Silas Swallow.
Candidates
Prohibition
- Silas C. Swallow, minister and Prohibition activist (from Dauphin County)
Democratic
- United States Solicitor General(from Jefferson County)
- U.S. Congressman
Republican
- U.S. Congressman(from Allegheny County)
- U.S. Congressman
Campaign
Entering the election, the Republican machine was strong but its leadership was divided. Although previous governor
Jenks' campaign had difficulty gaining traction from the start, and Stone was able to undercut some of Swallow's support by identifying with the temperance movement. Stone also did well by emphasizing his commitment to law and order, after labor strife had rocked the state during the previous governor's term.[2]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | William A. Stone | 476,206 | 49.01 | |
Democratic | George A. Jenks | 358,300 | 36.87 | |
Prohibition
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Silas C. Swallow | 132,931 | 13.68 | |
Socialist Labor | J. Mahlon Barnes | 4,278 | 0.44 | |
N/A | Other | 32 | 0.00 | |
Total votes | 971,747 | 100.00 |
References
- McQuown, Lynn S, ed. (1995). ISBN 0-8182-0213-0.