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The 1898 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Republican nominee William Eugene Stanley defeated People's Party incumbent John W. Leedy with 51.81% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William Eugene Stanley, Republican
Other candidates
- John W. Leedy, People's Party
- William A. Peffer, Prohibition
- Caleb Lipscomb, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Eugene Stanley | 149,292 | 51.81% | ||
| Populist | John W. Leedy (incumbent) | 134,158 | 46.55% | ||
| Prohibition | William A. Peffer | 4,092 | 1.42% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Caleb Lipscomb | 635 | 0.22% | ||
| Majority | 15,134 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Populist | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 29, 2020.