1841 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1841 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1841.

1841 Georgia gubernatorial election

October 4, 1841
 
Nominee Charles McDonald William C. Dawson
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 37,838 33,705
Percentage 52,89% 47.11%

Governor before election

Charles McDonald
Union/Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles McDonald
Democratic

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

Whig

Results

1841 Georgia gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Charles McDonald (incumbent) 37,838 52.89
Whig William C. Dawson 33,705 47,11%

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - GA Governor Race - Oct 04, 1841". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  2. "Charles McDonald (1793-1860)". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  3. "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
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