William Yates Atkinson Democratic William Yates Atkinson Democratic The 1896 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 7 October 1896 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia.

Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William Yates Atkinson defeated People's Party nominee Seaborn Wright.

[1] On election day, 7 October 1896, Democratic nominee William Yates Atkinson won re-election with a margin of 37,225 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee Seaborn Wright, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor.

Atkinson was sworn in for his second term on 29 October 1896.

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