1880 Georgia gubernatorial election

Georgia gubernatorial election
1880 Georgia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Alfred H. Colquitt Thomas M. Norwood
Party Democratic Independent Democrat
Popular vote 117,803 63,631
Percentage 64.93% 35.07%

Governor before election

Alfred H. Colquitt
Democratic

Elected Governor

Alfred H. Colquitt
Democratic

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The 1880 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 6 October 1880 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Alfred H. Colquitt defeated Independent Democratic nominee and former United States Senator from Georgia Thomas M. Norwood.[1]

General election

On election day, 6 October 1880, Democratic nominee Alfred H. Colquitt won re-election by a margin of 54,172 votes against his opponent Independent Democratic nominee Thomas M. Norwood, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Colquitt was sworn in for his second term on 12 January 1881.[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1880
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alfred H. Colquitt (incumbent) 117,803 64.93
Independent Democrat Thomas M. Norwood 63,631 35.07
Total votes 181,434 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Gov. Alfred Holt Colquitt". National Governors Association. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 1 September 2005. Retrieved 3 January 2024.