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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.
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
| 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
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved October 28, 2020.