1998 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture election

The 1998 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture election took place on November 3, 1998, to elect the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. The incumbent, Robert B. Crawford, easily defeated Republican Rich Faircloth to win re-election;[1] he served under three governors, Lawton Chiles, Buddy MacKay, and Jeb Bush.

1998 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture election

November 3, 1998
 
Nominee Robert B. Crawford Rich Faircloth
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 2,350,269 1,453,357
Percentage 61.79% 38.21%

County results
Crawford:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Faircloth:      50–60%

Agriculture
Commissioner before election

Robert B. Crawford
Democratic

Elected Agriculture
Commissioner

Robert B. Crawford
Democratic

Candidates

Democratic

Republican

  • Rich Faircloth

General Election

Agriculture Commissioner of Florida General election, 1998
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert B. Crawford 2,350,269 61.79%
Republican Rich Faircloth 1,453,357 38.21%
Total votes 4,888,377 100.0

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - FL Agriculture Commissioner Race - Nov 03, 1998". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
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