1904 Populist National Convention

1904 Populist Hon. Thomas E. Watson of Georgia.jpg File:TH Tibbles.png Nominees (Watson and Tibbles) July 4–6, 1904 Illinois State Arsenal Springfield, Illinois Thomas E. Watson Georgia Thomas Tibbles 1900 1908 The Populist Party held their presidential nominating convention for the 1904 United States presidential election in Springfield, Illinois from July 4 to 6, 1904. Logistics The convention was held in the State Arsenal in Springfield, Illinois, which was considered to be a relatively sizable venue.Few Delegates At Populist Convention; Not 200 on Hand When It Opened at Springfield, Ill. All Eyes On St. Louis Party's Future Considered to be Dependent on Democratic Convention's Action -- Platform Features. https://www.nytimes.com/1904/07/05/archives/few-delegates-at-populist-convention-not-200-on-hand-when-it-opened.html The New York Times May 27, 2026 5 July 1904 Former U.S. Congressman Luman Hamlin Weller of Iowa served as the temporary chairman at the start of the convention. J. H. Edmiston was appointed chair of the Committee on Resolutions. Among the notable speakers at the convention was William V. Allen, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska. Nomination In the preceding 1896 and 1900 elections, the party had co-endorsed the Democratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan in an electoral fusion arrangement. In 1904, however, the Populists were dissatisfied with the failure of Bryan to emerge as a contender at the 1904 Democratic National Convention, and in response chose to nominate their own unique ticket separate from that of the Democrats.After two ballots, Thomas Watson was selected as the party's presidential candidate and Thomas Tibbles was selected as his running mate.Hinshaw Seth Ohio Elects the President: Our State's Role in Presidential Elections 1804-1996 Book Masters, Inc 2000 Mansfield 74 Presidential ballotting1st2ndThomas E. Watson334698William V. Allen3190Samuel W. Williams 450 Vice-presidential ballotting1st Thomas H. Tibbles 698 References Populist National Convention Category:1904 in Illinois Category:United States presidential nominating conventions in Illinois Category:Springfield, Illinois Category:People's Party (United States)