1849 Georgia gubernatorial election
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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[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Democratic[edit]
- George W. Towns, Incumbent Governor.[2]
Whig[edit]
- Edward Y. Hill
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George W. Towns (incumbent) | 46,534 | 51.77% | ||
| Whig | Edward Y. Hill | 43,352 | 48.23% | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "Our Campaigns - GA Governor Race - Oct 01, 1849". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
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