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The 1867 California gubernatorial election was held on September 4, 1867 to elect the governor of California.
The Governor of California is the head of government of the U.S. state of California. The California Governor is the chief executive of the state government and the commander-in-chief of the California National Guard and the California State Military Reserve.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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