1847 Georgia gubernatorial election

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1847 Georgia gubernatorial election
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  1845 October 4, 1847 1849  
  GeorgeWashTowns.jpg Duncan Lamont Clinch, Sr..jpg
Nominee George W. Towns Duncan L. Clinch
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote43,21941,941
Percentage50.75%49.25%

1847 Georgia gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
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]

Contents

General election

Candidates

Democratic

Whig

Results

1847 Georgia gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic George W. Towns 43.219 50.75 +1.83
Whig Duncan L. Clinch 41.94149.25−1.83

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References

  1. 1 2 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.