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The 1892 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892.[1]
Republican nominee John McGraw defeated Democratic nominee Henry J. Snively and Populist nominee Cyrus W. Young, with 37.01% of the vote.[2][3]
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John McGraw, Republican, King County Sheriff
- Henry J. Snively, Democratic
Other candidates
- Cyrus W. Young, Populist
- Roger Sherman Greene, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John McGraw | 33,281 | 37.01% | -20.67% | |
| Democratic | Henry J. Snively | 28,960 | 32.20% | -10.12% | |
| Populist | Cyrus W. Young | 23,750 | 26.41% | N/A | |
| Prohibition | Roger Sherman Greene | 3,937 | 4.38% | N/A | |
| Majority | 4,321 | 4.81% | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 89,928 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Cold Comfort for Pierce". The Spokane Review. November 10, 1892. p. 1. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ "Seattle Press Comment: Gov. McGraw". The News Tribune. Post-Intelligencer. November 10, 1892. p. 5. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ a b Leip, Dave (October 19, 2007). "1892 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Washington". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
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