1896 Washington gubernatorial election
The 1896 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896.
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Populist nominee John Rankin Rogers defeated Republican nominee Charley Sullivan, with 55.55% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John Rankin Rogers, Populist, state senator
- Potter C. "Charley" Sullivan, Republican
Other candidates
- Robert E. Dunlap, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populist | John Rankin Rogers | 50,849 | 55.55% | +29.14% | |
| Republican | Potter C. "Charley" Sullivan | 38,154 | 41.68% | +4.67% | |
| Prohibition | Robert E. Dunlap | 2,542 | 2.78% | -1.60% | |
| Majority | 12,695 | 13.87% | |||
| Turnout | 91,545 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
| Populist gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- "WA Governor, 1896". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- "Washington gubernatorial elections". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
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