1896 Montana gubernatorial election

The 1896 Montana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896.

For related races, see 1896 United States gubernatorial elections.

1896 Montana gubernatorial election
November 3, 1896
 
Nominee Robert Burns Smith Alexander C. Botkin
Party Democratic Republican
Alliance Populist Silver Republican
Popular vote 36,688 14,993
Percentage 70.99% 29.01%
Governor before election

John E. Rickards
Republican

 Elected Governor

Robert Burns Smith
Democratic

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Democratic and Populist nominee Robert Burns Smith defeated Republican and Silver Republican nominee Alexander C. Botkin with 70.99% of the vote.

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