1898 North Dakota gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1898 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1898 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1898. Republican nominee Frederick B. Fancher defeated Democratic nominee David M. Holmes with 59.22% of the vote.

1898 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 8, 1898

Nominee Frederick B. Fancher David M. Holmes Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 28,308 19,496 Percentage 59.22% 40.78%

County results Fancher:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Holmes:      50–60%      60–70% No Returns

Governor before election Joseph M. Devine Republican Elected Governor Frederick B. Fancher Republican

General election

Candidates

• Frederick B. Fancher, Republican
• David M. Holmes, Democratic

Results

1898 North Dakota gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Frederick B. Fancher	28,308	59.22%
	Democratic	David M. Holmes	19,496	40.78%
Majority			8,812
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing