Candler served as Secretary of State of Georgia from 1894 to 1898 when he resigned and ran for Governor, winning with 70% of the vote against Populist candidate J. R. Hogan.
Candler served as Secretary of State of Georgia from 1894 to 1898. He resigned. He ran for Governor. He was winning with 70% of the vote against Populist candidate J. R. Hogan.