1847 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1847 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1847.

1847 Georgia gubernatorial election

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

Governor before election

George W. Crawford
Whig

Elected Governor

George W. Towns
Democratic

The Democratic candidate George W. Towns won election over Whig challenger Duncan L. Clinch.[1] Clinch lost by 1,278 votes.

General election

Democratic

Whig

Results

1847 Georgia gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic George W. Towns 43,219 50.75%
Whig Duncan L. Clinch 41,941 49.25%

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - GA Governor Race - Oct 04, 1847". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  2. "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  3. "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
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