1898 Georgia gubernatorial election

1898 Georgia gubernatorial election

October 5, 1898
 
Nominee Allen D. Candler John R. Hogan
Party Democratic Populist
Popular vote 118,028 51,191
Percentage 69.75% 30.25%

Governor before election

William Yates Atkinson
Democratic

Elected Governor

Allen D. Candler
Democratic

The 1898 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 5, 1898, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Secretary of State of Georgia Allen D. Candler defeated People's Party nominee John R. Hogan.