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The 1896 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896.
Populist nominee John Rankin Rogers defeated Republican nominee Charley Sullivan, with 55.55% of the vote.[1]
General election[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Major party candidates
- John Rankin Rogers, Populist, state senator
- Potter C. "Charley" Sullivan, Republican
Other candidates
- Robert E. Dunlap, Prohibition
Results[edit]
| 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% | +9.06% | ||
| Turnout | 91,545 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
| Populist gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ a b Kalb, Deborah, ed. (2009). Guide to U.S. Elections (6th ed.). Washington, DC: CQ Press. p. 1656. ISBN 9781604265361.
- ^ Leip, Dave (January 7, 2011). "1896 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Washington". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved May 10, 2022.