1898 Idaho gubernatorial election

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.

1898 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 8, 1898
 
Nominee Frank Steunenberg Albert B. Moss
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 19,407 13,794
Percentage 48.83% 34.71%

 
Nominee James H. Anderson
Party Populist
Popular vote 5,371
Percentage 13.51%

Governor before election

Frank Steunenberg
Democratic

Elected Governor

Frank Steunenberg
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Frank Steunenberg, Democratic
  • Albert B. Moss, Republican

Other candidates

  • James H. Anderson, People's
  • Mary C. Johnson, Prohibition

Results

1898 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Frank Steunenberg (incumbent) 19,407 48.83% -27.96%
Republican Albert B. Moss 13,794 34.71% +12.33%
Populist James H. Anderson 5,371 13.51% N/A
Prohibition Mary C. Johnson 1,175 2.96% +2.13%
Majority 5,613
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
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