1898 Colorado gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1898 United States gubernatorial elections.

1898 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 8, 1898

Nominee Charles S. Thomas Henry R. Wolcott Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 93,966 51,051 Percentage 62.89% 34.17%

County results Thomas:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Wolcott:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Alva Adams Democratic Elected Governor Charles S. Thomas Democratic

The 1898 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Democratic nominee Charles S. Thomas defeated Republican nominee Henry R. Wolcott with 62.89% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Charles S. Thomas, Democratic
• Henry R. Wolcott, Republican

Other candidates

• Robert H. Rhodes, Prohibition
• Nixon Elliott, Socialist Labor

Results

1898 Colorado gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Charles S. Thomas	93,966	62.89%	+16.67%
	Republican	Henry R. Wolcott	51,051	34.17%	+21.51%
	Prohibition	Robert H. Rhodes	2,711	1.81%
	Socialist Labor	Nixon Elliott	1,696	1.14%	N/A
Majority			42,915	28.72%
Turnout			149,424
	Democratic hold		Swing