1898 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1898 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election Pennsylvania presidential 1898 11 8 no 1894 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election 1894 1902 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election 1902 File:William Alexis Stone.jpg 150x150px William A. Stone Republican Party (United States) 476,206 49.01% File:George A. Jenks.jpg George A. Jenks Democratic Party (United States) 358,300 36.87% File:Silas C Swallow 1904.jpg Silas C. Swallow Prohibition Party (United States) 132,931 13.68% 1898 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 250px County results Stone: #ffc8cd 30–40% #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% Jenks: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% Swallow: #ffcaec 30–40% Governor Daniel H. Hastings Republican Party (United States) William A. Stone Republican Party (United States) 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 (from Warren County) 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. Former Auditor General David McMurtrie Gregg was seen as a potential compromise candidate due to his reputation from serving in the American Civil War, but he declined to seek the nomination. 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. 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. Results Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1898The Pennsylvania Manual, p. 7-19.The Pennsylvania Manual, p. 7-18. Republican Party (United States) William A. Stone 476,206 49.01 Democratic Party (United States) George A. Jenks 358,300 36.87 Prohibition Party (United States) Silas C. Swallow 132,931 13.68 Socialist Labor Party of America J. Mahlon Barnes 4,278 0.44 N/A Other 32 0.00 971,747 100.00 References McQuown Lynn S 1995 The Pennsylvania Manual 112 Harrisburg Pennsylvania Department of General Services 0-8182-0213-0 Pennsylvania 1898 Gubernatorial Category:November 1898 in the United States