1892 Georgia gubernatorial election

1892 Georgia gubernatorial election

←  1890 October 5, 1892 1894  →

Nominee William J. Northen W. L. Peck Party Democratic Populist Popular vote 136,543 68,093 Percentage 66.65% 33.24%

Results by County: Northen:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90% Peck:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80% Scattering:     50–60%

Governor before election William J. Northen Democratic Elected Governor William J. Northen Democratic

The 1892 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 5, 1892, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William J. Northen defeated People's Party nominee W. L. Peck. ^[1]

General election

On election day, October 5, 1892, Democratic nominee William J. Northen won re-election with a margin of 68,450 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee W. L. Peck, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Northen was sworn in for his second term on October 27, 1892. ^[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1892

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William J. Northen (incumbent)	136,543	66.65
	Populist	W. L. Peck	68,093	33.24
		Scattering	242	0.11
Total votes			204,878	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. "Gov. William Jonathan Northen". National Governors Association . Retrieved 2024-01-04.
2. "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-04.