1918 Georgia gubernatorial election

1918 Georgia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Hugh Dorsey
Party Democratic
Popular vote 70,621
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Hugh Dorsey
Democratic

Elected Governor

Hugh Dorsey
Democratic

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The 1918 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 5 November 1918 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Incumbent Democratic Governor Hugh Dorsey ran unopposed and subsequently won re-election.[1]

General election

On election day, 5 November 1918, incumbent Democratic Governor Hugh Dorsey ran unopposed and won the election with 70,621 votes, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Dorsey was sworn in for his second term on 25 June 1919.[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1918
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Hugh Dorsey (incumbent) 70,621 100.00
Total votes 141,681 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Gov. Hugh Manson Dorsey". nga.org. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. September 1, 2005. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
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