1896 Alabama gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1896 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1896 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 3, 1896, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat William C. Oates decided not to run for a second term in office.

1896 Alabama gubernatorial election

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Nominee Joseph F. Johnston Albert Taylor Goodwyn Party Democratic Populist Popular vote 128,549 89,290 Percentage 59.01% 40.99%

County results Johnston:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Goodwyn:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election William C. Oates Democratic Elected Governor Joseph F. Johnston Democratic

Results

1896 Alabama gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Joseph F. Johnston	128,549	59.01
	Populist	Albert Taylor Goodwyn	89,290	40.99
	Other	Write-ins	4	>0.01
Total votes			217,843	100.00
	Democratic hold