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The 1900 Montana gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900.
Democratic nominee Joseph Toole defeated Republican nominee David S. Folsom and Independent Democrat nominee Thomas S. Hogan with 49.24% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Joseph Toole, Democratic, former Governor
- David S. Folsom, Republican, former State Senator[1]
- Thomas S. Hogan, Independent Democrat, incumbent Secretary of State of Montana
- Julius F. Fox, Social Democrat
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Toole | 31,419 | 49.24% | ||
| Republican | David S. Folsom | 22,691 | 35.56% | ||
| Independent Democrat | Thomas S. Hogan | 9,188 | 14.40% | ||
| Social Democratic | Julius F. Fox | 505 | 0.79% | ||
| Majority | 8,728 | 13.68% | |||
| Turnout | 63,803 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "The Republican Candidates". Daily inter mountain. Butte, Mont. November 2, 1900. p. 10. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 63.
- ^ "MT Governor, 1900". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ Dubin 2010, p. 23.
- ^ Glashan 1979, pp. 180–181.
Bibliography
- Glashan, Roy R. (1979). American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978. Meckler Books. ISBN 0-930466-17-9.
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
- Dubin, Michael J. (2010). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861-1911. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co. ISBN 978-0-7864-4722-0.
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