1851 Georgia gubernatorial election
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The 1851 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 6, 1851.[1]
The Constitutional Union Candidate, Howell Cobb[2] defeated the Southern Rights Candidate, Charles McDonald.[3]
Governor Howell Cobb[4] became the first and only Constitutional Union Governor of Georgia.
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Union | Howell Cobb | 57,417 | 59.66% | ||
| Southern Rights | Charles McDonald | 40,824 | 40.34% | ||
References
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 40. ISBN 9780786414390.
- ^ . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 06 (11th ed.). 1911. p. 606.
- ^ "Charles McDonald (1793-1860)". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
- ^ "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-18.