1898 Transvaal presidential election

Presidential elections were held in South African Republic between 3 January and 4 February 1898.[1] The result was a victory for incumbent Paul Kruger.[2]

1898 South African Republic presidential election
3 January–4 February 1898
 
Nominee Paul Kruger Schalk Willem Burger Piet Joubert
Party Independent Independent Independent
Popular vote 12,858 3,753 2,001
Percentage 69.08% 20.16% 10.75%
President before election

Paul Kruger

 Elected President

Paul Kruger

Background

Kruger was faced by a constitutional battle between himself and Chief Justice John Gilbert Kotzé. After trying to unsuccessfully remove Kotzé though legislation, he waited until after the election in order so that he could dismiss him.[3]
Allegedly, Cecil Rhodes colluded against Kruger.[4]

Results
CandidateVotes%
Paul Kruger12,85869.08
Schalk Willem Burger3,75320.16
Piet Joubert2,00110.75
Total18,612100.00
Source: Annual Register[1]

Aftermath

Upon re-election, Kruger removed Kotzé from office.[3]

References
  1. Annual Register for the Year 1898. Longmans, Green, and co. 1899. p. 353. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. "Joubert, Petrus Jacobus" . Encyclopædia Britannica. 15 (11th ed.). 1911. p. 522.
  3. Saturday review of politics, literature, science and art: Volume LXXXV. John W. Parker and Son. 1898. p. 381-382. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  4. "CECIL RHODES'S SCHEME.; Alleged Plan to Defeat Krueger in the Coming Transvaal Election". The New York Times. 14 November 1897. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
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