1892 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1892 Florida gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1892.[1][2] Democratic nominee Henry L. Mitchell defeated People's Party nominee Alonzo P. Baskin with 78.70% of the vote.

1892 Florida gubernatorial election

October 4, 1892
 
Nominee Henry L. Mitchell Alonzo P. Baskin
Party Democratic People's
Popular vote 32,064 8,379
Percentage 78.70% 20.57%

Governor before election

Francis P. Fleming
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry L. Mitchell
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Henry L. Mitchell, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Alonzo P. Baskin, People's
  • N. J. Hawley, Prohibition

Results

1892 Florida gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Henry L. Mitchell 32,064 78.70%
People's Alonzo P. Baskin 8,379 20.57%
Prohibition N. J. Hawley 297 0.73%
Majority 23,685
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Mead III, James Andrew (1971). "The Conservative Press And The Campaign". The Populist Party In Florida (PDF) (Master of Arts). Boca Raton, Florida: Florida Atlantic University. p. 64. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  2. "Florida Election". The record-union. Sacramento, Calif. 5 October 1892. p. 1. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  3. McGovern, Bernie. Florida Almanac 2007-2008. ISBN 9781455604418. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
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