1896 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1896 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 3, 1896, in order to elect the Governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat William C. Oates decided not to run for a second term in office.

1896 Alabama gubernatorial election
August 3, 1896
 
Nominee Joseph F. Johnston Albert Taylor Goodwyn
Party Democratic Populist
Popular vote 128,549 89,290
Percentage 59.01% 40.99%
Governor before election

William C. Oates
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Joseph F. Johnston
Democratic

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Results
Alabama gubernatorial election, 1896[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joseph F. Johnston 128,549 59.01
Populist Albert Taylor Goodwyn 89,290 40.99
Other Write-ins 4 >0.01
Total votes 217,843 100.00
Democratic hold

References
  1. "AL Governor 1896". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
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