1883 Georgia gubernatorial special election

The 1883 Georgia gubernatorial special election was held on 24 April 1883 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia following the death of Governor Alexander H. Stephens. Democratic nominee and former member of Georgia State Senate Henry Dickerson McDaniel ran unopposed and thus won the election.[1]

1883 Georgia gubernatorial special election

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NomineeHenry Dickerson McDaniel
PartyDemocratic
Popular vote23,680
Percentage98.61%

Governor before election

James S. Boynton (Acting)
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry Dickerson McDaniel
Democratic

General election

On election day, 24 April 1883, Democratic nominee Henry Dickerson McDaniel won the election with 98.61% of the vote, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. McDaniel was sworn in as the 52nd Governor of Georgia on 10 May 1883.[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial special election, 1883
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticHenry Dickerson McDaniel 23,680 98.61
Others3341.39
Total votes24,014 100.00
Democratic hold

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