1896 Georgia gubernatorial election

1896 Georgia gubernatorial election

7 October 1896
 
Nominee William Yates Atkinson Seaborn Wright
Party Democratic Populist
Popular vote 123,206 85,981
Percentage 58.90% 41.10%

County results
Atkinson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Wright:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

William Yates Atkinson
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Yates Atkinson
Democratic

The 1896 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 7 October 1896 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William Yates Atkinson defeated People's Party nominee Seaborn Wright.