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The 1867 California gubernatorial election was held on September 4, 1867, to elect the governor of California.
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The 1867 California gubernatorial election was held on September 4, 1867, to elect the governor of California.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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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