1899 Mississippi gubernatorial election

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.

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

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