1898 Idaho gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1898 United States gubernatorial elections.

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.

1898 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 8, 1898

Nominee Frank Steunenberg Albert B. Moss James H. Anderson Party Democratic Republican Populist Popular vote 19,407 13,794 5,371 Percentage 48.83% 34.71% 13.51%

Results by county Steunenberg:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Moss:      40–50%      50–60% Anderson:      40–50%

Governor before election Frank Steunenberg Democratic Elected Governor Frank Steunenberg Democratic

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

1898 Idaho gubernatorial election

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