1872 Georgia gubernatorial election

1872 Georgia gubernatorial election

October 2, 1872

Nominee James Milton Smith Dawson A. Walker Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 104,256 45,812 Percentage 69.47% 30.53%

Results by County: Smith:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Walker:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election James Milton Smith Democratic Elected Governor James Milton Smith Democratic

The 1872 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 2, 1872, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor James Milton Smith defeated Republican nominee and former Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia Dawson A. Walker.

General election

On election day, October 2, 1872, Democratic nominee James Milton Smith won re-election by a margin of 58,444 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Dawson A. Walker, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Smith was sworn in for his first full term on 12 January 1873.

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1872

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	James Milton Smith (incumbent)	104,256	69.47
	Republican	Dawson A. Walker	45,812	30.53
Total votes			150,068	100.00
	Democratic hold