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.

1898 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

November 8, 1898 (1898-11-08)
 
Nominee William A. Stone George A. Jenks Silas C. Swallow
Party Republican Democratic Prohibition
Popular vote 476,206 358,300 132,931
Percentage 49.01% 36.87% 13.68%

County results

Stone:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%
Jenks:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Swallow:      30-40%

Governor before election

Daniel H. Hastings
Republican

Elected Governor

William A. Stone
Republican

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