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The 1867 California gubernatorial election was held on September 4, 1867, to elect the governor of California. The election pitted Democrat Henry Haight Against Republican George Gorham. Haight Defeated Gorham In a landslide 54%-44%
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The 1867 California gubernatorial election was held on September 4, 1867, to elect the governor of California. The election pitted Democrat Henry Haight Against Republican George Gorham. Haight Defeated Gorham In a landslide 54%-44%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry Huntly Haight | 49,895 | 54.03 | |
| Republican | George Congdon Gorham [2] | 40,359 | 43.71 | |
| Independent Republican | Caleb T. Fay | 2,088 | 2.26 | |
| Total votes | 92,342 | 100 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
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