1890 Georgia gubernatorial election

Georgia gubernatorial election
1890 Georgia gubernatorial election

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Nominee William J. Northen
Party Democratic
Popular vote 102,757
Percentage 99.28%

Governor before election

John B. Gordon
Democratic

Elected Governor

William J. Northen
Democratic

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The 1890 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 1 October 1890 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and former member of the Georgia State Senate William J. Northen ran unopposed and thus won the election.[1]

General election

On election day, 1 October 1890, Democratic nominee William J. Northen won the election with 99.28% of the vote, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Northen was sworn in as the 54th Governor of Georgia on 8 November 1890.[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1890
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William J. Northen 102,757 99.28
Scattering 750 0.72
Total votes 103,507 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Gov. William Jonathan Northen". National Governors Association. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2024.