1898 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1898 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Republican nominee Frederick B. Fancher defeated Democratic nominee David M. Holmes with 59.22% of the vote.

1898 North Dakota gubernatorial election

← 1896 November 8, 1898 1900 →
 
Nominee Frederick B. Fancher David M. Holmes
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 28,308 19,496
Percentage 59.22% 40.78%

County results
Fancher:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Holmes:      50–60%      60–70%
No Returns      

Governor before election

Joseph M. Devine
Republican

Elected Governor

Frederick B. Fancher
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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  • Frederick B. Fancher, Republican
  • David M. Holmes, Democratic

Results

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1898 North Dakota gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Frederick B. Fancher 28,308 59.22%
Democratic David M. Holmes 19,496 40.78%
Majority 8,812
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1898. Retrieved October 3, 2020.