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1847 Georgia gubernatorial election

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1847 Georgia gubernatorial election

← 1845 October 4, 1847 1849 →
 
Nominee George W. Towns Duncan L. Clinch
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 43,219 41,941
Percentage 50.75% 49.25%

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]

General election

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Candidates

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Democratic

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Whig

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Results

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1847 Georgia gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic George W. Towns 43.219 50.75 +1.83
Whig Duncan L. Clinch 41.941 49.25 −1.83

References

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  1. ^ a b 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.