1896 Georgia gubernatorial election

1896 Georgia gubernatorial election
October 7, 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 October 7, 1896, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William Yates Atkinson defeated People's Party nominee Seaborn Wright.

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