1845 Georgia gubernatorial election
The 1845 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 6, 1845.
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The incumbent governor, George W. Crawford, was re-elected to a second term in office.[1] The election was decided by 1,919 votes.
General election
Whig
- George W. Crawford, incumbent governor.[2]
Democratic
- Matthew Hall McAllister, former mayor of Savannah.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Whig | George W. Crawford (incumbent) | 41,059 | 51.20% | ||
Democratic | Matthew Hall McAllister | 39,140 | 48.80% |
References
- "Our Campaigns - GA Governor Race - Oct 06, 1845". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- "George W. Crawford (1798-1872)". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
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