1845 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1845 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 6, 1845, to elect the governor of Georgia. The incumbent governor, George W. Crawford, was re-elected to a second term in office.[2]

1845 Georgia gubernatorial election

← 1843October 6, 18451847 →
 
NomineeGeorge W. CrawfordMatthew Hall McAllister
PartyWhigDemocratic
Popular vote41,514[a]39,763[a]
Percentage51.08%48.92%

Results by County[1][a]
Crawford:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
McAllister:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

George W. Crawford
Whig

Elected Governor

George W. Crawford
Whig

General election

Candidates

Whig

Democratic

Results

1845 Georgia gubernatorial election[1][a]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
WhigGeorge W. Crawford 41,514 51.08% -1.12
DemocraticMatthew Hall McAllister39,76348.92%+1.12
Total votes81,277 100

Notes

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