1871 California gubernatorial election

1871 California gubernatorial election
← 1867 September 6, 1871 1875 →
 
Nominee Newton Booth Henry Huntly Haight
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 62,561 57,520
Percentage 52.11% 47.89%

Governor before election

H. H. Haight
Democratic

Elected Governor

Newton Booth
Republican

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The 1871 California gubernatorial election was held on September 6, 1871, to elect the governor of California. Incumbent Henry Haight lost his bid for reelection.

Results

California gubernatorial election, 1871[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Newton Booth 62,561 52.11
Democratic Henry Huntly Haight (incumbent) 57,520 47.89
Total votes 120,101 100
Republican gain from Democratic

References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - CA Governor Race - Sep 06, 1871". Retrieved April 24, 2016.
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