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The 1892 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892.
Incumbent Democratic Governor George Wilbur Peck defeated Republican nominee John Coit Spooner.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- George Wilbur Peck, Democratic, incumbent Governor
- John Coit Spooner, Republican, former U.S. Senator
Other candidates
- Thomas C. Richmond, Prohibition, Prohibition nominee for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district in 1888
- Cyrus M. Butt, Populist, former Republican State Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Wilbur Peck (incumbent) | 178,095 | 47.93% | ||
| Republican | John Coit Spooner | 170,497 | 45.89% | ||
| Prohibition | Thomas C. Richmond | 13,185 | 3.55% | ||
| Populist | Cyrus M. Butt | 9,638 | 2.59% | ||
| Scattering | 144 | 0.04% | |||
| Majority | 7,598 | 2.04% | |||
| Turnout | 371,559 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - WI Governor Race - Nov 08, 1892". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved June 24, 2022.