1889 Montana gubernatorial election
October 1, 1889
 
Nominee Joseph Toole Thomas C. Power
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 19,735 18,991
Percentage 50.96% 49.04%
Governor of Montana Territory before election

Benjamin White
Republican

 Governor of Montana
after election

Joseph Toole
Democratic

The 1889 Montana gubernatorial election took place on October 1, 1889. This was the first gubernatorial election in Montana. Democratic candidate Joseph Toole narrowly beat Republican candidate Thomas C. Power. Toole was the only Democrat elected for Montana's six executive offices. Toole was sworn in on November 8, 1889, and his term ended January 2, 1893.

Toole would be elected again in 1900 and 1904. He resigned near the end of his third term due to ill health.[1] He is the longest served Governor of Montana, at 11 years, and the only Governor elected to nonconsecutive terms. Power would be elected United States Senator by the Montana Legislature after statehood.

General election

Results

Montana gubernatorial election, 1889
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Joseph Toole 19,735 50.96% +50.96%
Republican Thomas C. Power 18,991 49.04% +49.04%
Majority 744 1.92%
Turnout 38,726
Democratic hold Swing

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References

  1. ↑ "Joseph Kemp Toole". National Governors Association. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Our Campaigns - MT Governor Race - Oct 01, 1889". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
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