1847 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1847 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1847, to elect the governor of Georgia. Democratic candidate George W. Towns won election over Whig challenger Duncan L. Clinch.^[2]

1847 Georgia gubernatorial election

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Nominee George W. Towns Duncan L. Clinch Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 43,219 41,941 Percentage 50.75% 49.25%

Results by County[1] Towns:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Clinch:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election George W. Crawford Whig Elected Governor George W. Towns Democratic