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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]
General election
Candidates
Democratic
- George W. Towns, former house representative.[3]
Whig
- Duncan Lamont Clinch, former house representative.[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George W. Towns | 43.219 | 50.75 | +1.83 | |
| Whig | Duncan L. Clinch | 41.941 | 49.25 | −1.83 | |
References
- ^ a b Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776 1860: The Official Results By State And County. McFarland. pp. 38–39. ISBN 9780786414390.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - GA Governor Race - Oct 04, 1847". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2021.