1898 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1898 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on September 6, 1898. Incumbent Republican Josiah Grout, per the "Mountain Rule", did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Edward C. Smith defeated Democratic candidate Thomas W. Moloney to succeed him.

1898 Vermont gubernatorial election

September 6, 1898 (1898-09-06)
 
Nominee Edward C. Smith Thomas W. Moloney
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 38,555 14,686
Percentage 71.0% 27.0%

Governor before election

Josiah Grout
Republican

Elected Governor

Edward C. Smith
Republican

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