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1888 Georgia gubernatorial election

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1888 Georgia gubernatorial election

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October 3, 1888
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Nominee John B. Gordon
Party Democratic
Popular vote 121,999
Percentage 100.00%

Results by County:
Gordon:      >90%

Governor before election

John B. Gordon
Democratic

Elected Governor

John B. Gordon
Democratic

The 1888 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 3, 1888, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor John B. Gordon ran unopposed and thus won re-election.[1]

General election

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On election day, October 3, 1888, Democratic nominee John B. Gordon won re-election with 100.00% of the vote, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Gordon was sworn in for his second term on November 30, 1888.[2]

Results

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Georgia gubernatorial election, 1888
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John B. Gordon (incumbent) 121,999 100.00
Total votes 121,999 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. John Brown Gordon". National Governors Association. January 12, 2015. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. September 1, 2005. Retrieved 2024-01-04.