1896 Georgia gubernatorial election

1896 Georgia gubernatorial election

7 October 1896

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

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

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 January 5, 2024.
2. "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024.