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The 1898 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Democratic nominee Benton McMillin defeated Republican nominee James Alexander Fowler with 57.92% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Benton McMillin, Democratic
- James Alexander Fowler, Republican
Other candidates
- W. D. Turnley, People's
- R. N. Richardson, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Benton McMillin | 105,640 | 57.92% | ||
| Republican | James Alexander Fowler | 72,611 | 39.81% | ||
| Populist | W. D. Turnley | 2,428 | 1.33% | ||
| Prohibition | R. N. Richardson | 1,722 | 0.94% | ||
| Majority | 33,029 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved September 13, 2020.