1849 Georgia gubernatorial election

October 1, 1849
 
Nominee George W. Towns Edward Y. Hill
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 46,534 43,352
Percentage 51.77% 48.23%

Governor before election

George W. Towns
Democratic

Elected Governor

George W. Towns
Democratic

The 1849 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 1, 1849.

Incumbent Democratic Governor George W. Towns was re-elected to a second term in office.[1] The election was decided by 3,182 votes.

General election

Candidates

Democratic

Whig

  • Edward Y. Hill

Results

1849 Georgia gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic George W. Towns (incumbent) 46,534 51.77%
Whig Edward Y. Hill 43,352 48.23%

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - GA Governor Race - Oct 01, 1849". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  2. "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
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