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The 1880 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 6 October 1880 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Alfred H. Colquitt defeated Independent Democratic nominee and former United States Senator from Georgia Thomas M. Norwood. [1]
On election day, 6 October 1880, Democratic nominee Alfred H. Colquitt won re-election by a margin of 54,345 votes against his opponent Independent Democratic nominee Thomas M. Norwood, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Colquitt was sworn in for his second term on 12 January 1881. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alfred H. Colquitt (incumbent) | 118,349 | 64.90 | |
| Independent Democrat | Thomas M. Norwood | 64,004 | 35.10 | |
| Total votes | 182,353 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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