1898 Alabama gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1898 United States gubernatorial elections.

1898 Alabama gubernatorial election

August 1, 1898

Nominee Joseph F. Johnston Gilbert B. Dean Party Democratic Populist Popular vote 110,551 50,052 Percentage 66.98% 30.32%

County results Johnston:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Dean:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% No Data:

Governor before election Joseph F. Johnston Democratic Elected Governor Joseph F. Johnston Democratic

The 1898 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 1, 1898, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat Joseph F. Johnston ran for a second term in office.

Results

1898 Alabama gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Joseph F. Johnston (incumbent)	110,551	66.98
	Populist	Gilbert B. Dean	50,052	30.32
	Colored Republican	Andrew J. Warner	3,084	1.90
	Prohibition	W. B. Witherspoon	1,327	0.80
Total votes			165,014	100.00
	Democratic hold