1898 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1898 Idaho gubernatorial election
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  1896 November 8, 1898 1900  
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Nominee Frank Steunenberg Albert B. MossJames H. Anderson
Party Democratic Republican Populist
Popular vote19,40713,7945,371
Percentage48.83%34.71%13.51%

1898 Idaho gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
Results by county
Steunenberg:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Moss:     40–50%     50–60%
Anderson:     40–50%

Governor before election

Frank Steunenberg
Democratic

Elected Governor

Frank Steunenberg
Democratic

The 1898 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Incumbent Democrat Frank Steunenberg defeated Republican nominee Albert B. Moss with 48.83% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1898 Idaho gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Frank Steunenberg (incumbent) 19,407 48.83% -27.96%
Republican Albert B. Moss13,79434.71%+12.33%
Populist James H. Anderson5,37113.51%N/A
Prohibition Mary C. Johnson1,1752.96%+2.13%
Majority5,613
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

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