- Source: 1898 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
The 1898 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. It featured a three-way campaign between major party candidates William Stone and George Jenks, as well as a strong showing by prohibitionist Silas Swallow.
Candidates
= Prohibition
=Silas C. Swallow, minister and Prohibition activist (from Dauphin County)
= Democratic
=George A. Jenks, former United States Solicitor General (from Jefferson County)
Alexander Hamilton Coffroth, former U.S. Congressman
= Republican
=William A. Stone, U.S. Congressman (from Allegheny County)
Charles Warren Stone, U.S. Congressman
Campaign
Entering the election, the Republican machine was strong but its leadership was divided. Although previous governor Daniel Hastings had tried to toe the line between the conservative and progressive wings of the party, he failed to impress either side. Party bosses Matthew Quay, a conservative, and John Wanamaker, a progressive, nominated candidates with the same last name but who were of no relation. In a close race, the conservatives prevailed, but the party had difficulty reuniting after William Stone defeated retired U.S. Army Colonel Charles W. Stone.[1]
Jenks' campaign had difficulty gaining traction from the start, and Stone was able to undercut some of Swallow's support by identifying with the temperance movement. Stone also did well by emphasizing his commitment to law and order, after labor strife had rocked the state during the previous governor's term.[2]
Results
References
McQuown, Lynn S, ed. (1995). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 112. Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Department of General Services. ISBN 0-8182-0213-0.
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