1841 Georgia gubernatorial election
The 1841 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1841.
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The Incumbent Governor Charles McDonald won re-election defeating Whig candidate William C. Dawson.[1]
The election was decided by 4,133 votes.
General election
Democratic
- Charles McDonald, Incumbent Governor.[2]
Whig
- William C. Dawson, Former House Representative.[3]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Charles McDonald (incumbent) | 37,838 | 52.89 | ||
Whig | William C. Dawson | 33,705 | 47,11% |
References
- "Our Campaigns - GA Governor Race - Oct 04, 1841". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- "Charles McDonald (1793-1860)". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
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