1899 Mississippi gubernatorial election

1899 Mississippi gubernatorial election

November 7, 1899

Nominee Andrew H. Longino R. K. Prewitt Party Democratic Populist Popular vote 42,273 6,097 Percentage 87.40% 12.61%

County results Longino:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      >90%

Governor before election Anselm J. McLaurin Democratic Elected Governor Andrew H. Longino Democratic

The 1899 Mississippi gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1899, in order to elect the Governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Democrat Anselm J. McLaurin was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a second term.

Democratic primary

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General election

In the general election, Democratic candidate Andrew H. Longino, a former state senator, easily defeated Populist candidate R. K. Prewitt.

Results

Mississippi gubernatorial election, 1899

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Andrew H. Longino	42,273	87.40
	Populist	R. K. Prewitt	6,097	12.61
Total votes			48,370	100.00
	Democratic hold