1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1898 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Republican nominee George E. Lounsbury defeated Democratic nominee Daniel N. Morgan with 54.17% of the vote.

1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 8, 1898

Nominee George E. Lounsbury Daniel N. Morgan Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 81,015 64,227 Percentage 54.17% 42.94%

Lounsbury:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Morgan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Lorrin A. Cooke Republican Elected Governor George E. Lounsbury Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George E. Lounsbury, Republican
• Daniel N. Morgan, Democratic

Other candidates

• Charles Stodel, Socialist Labor
• Charles E. Steele, Prohibition

Results

1898 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George E. Lounsbury	81,015	54.17%
	Democratic	Daniel N. Morgan	64,227	42.94%
	Socialist Labor	Charles Stodel	2,866	1.92%
	Prohibition	Charles E. Steele	1,460	0.98%
Majority			16,788
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing