1847 Georgia gubernatorial election

1847 Georgia gubernatorial election

←  1845 October 4, 1847 1849  →

Nominee George W. Towns Duncan L. Clinch Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 43,219 41,941 Percentage 50.75% 49.25%

Results by County [1] Towns:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90% Clinch:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%

Governor before election George W. Crawford Whig Elected Governor George W. Towns Democratic

The 1847 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1847, to elect the governor of Georgia. Democratic candidate George W. Towns won election over Whig challenger Duncan L. Clinch. ^[2]

General election

Candidates

Democratic

• George W. Towns, former house representative. ^[3]

Whig

• Duncan Lamont Clinch, former house representative. ^[4]

Results

1847 Georgia gubernatorial election ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George W. Towns	43,219	50.75	+1.83
	Whig	Duncan L. Clinch	41,941	49.25	−1.83

References

1. Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776 1860: The Official Results By State And County. McFarland. pp. 38–39. ISBN   9780786414390.
2. "Our Campaigns - GA Governor Race - Oct 04, 1847". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
3. "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
4. "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2021.