1900 United States Presidential Election

1896 Presidential Election - 1904 Presidential Election



Background
After winning the Presidency, as well as both chambers of congress, the Democrats were able to move forward with their new platform introduced by Coffeen and his silver wing of Democrats. Coffeen signed into law the Silver Monetary Overhaul Act of 1897, repealing President Balsan's Currency System Overhaul Act of 1894 before it could be fully implemented, affecting the monetary system for years to come. The Republicans hoped to gain seats in the 1898 midterms to obstruct the Democrats' agenda, however the Democrats received massive gains in the midterm elections, leaving Coffeen and the Silver Populists unopposed in enforcing their policies on the nation. Many Republicans view the 1900 Presidential Election as their last chance to stop Coffeen from causing irreparable harm to the country, leading to an energized base from both sides as active politician Matthew Quay became the leading opposition to the President's administration.

Candidates
DEMOCRAT PARTY -

Declared:

- Henry Asa Coffeen, President of the United States (1897-)

Potential:

No Democrats are Potential Candidates at this time

Declined:

- James Bampfylde, Senator of New York (1899-)

REPUBLICAN PARTY -

Declared:

- Matthew Quay, Former Senator of Pennsylvania (1887-1899)

- Harry Biring III

Potential:

No Republicans are Potential Candidates at this time.

Declined:

No Republicans are Declined Candidates at this time.

Primaries
-Dem PrimaryAfter their defeats in the 1896 Presidential Election, then again in the 1898 midterms, the Republicans were left yet again without a clear leader. However, Senator of Pennsylvania and former Presidential candidate in 1896 Matthew Quay has been steadily rising in popularity as a result of his continued political activity. He was challenged by Harry Biring III, descendant of former President Harry Biring. During the Convention, Harry Biring III caught the Flu. As Quay managed to win the Republican nomination by a healthy margin, and would go on to challenge President Coffeen, choosing Utah Governor Heber Wells as his running mate.

Results
Quay, unlike Howe, was a very active campaigner across the country. Coffeen was unable to do his campaign blitzes that aided his victory in 1896, however he was able to make several large speeches which garnered much more media attention. Despite the Senator's feisty schedule, Coffeen rode from the progress of the 1898 midterms and made significant headway in multiple states, flipping North Dakota, Ohio, Maryland and New York.