1868 Georgia gubernatorial election

1868 Georgia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Rufus Bullock John B. Gordon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 83,527 76,356
Percentage 52.24% 47.76%

Results by County:
Bullock:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Gordon:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
     No vote

Governor before election

Thomas H. Ruger (Provisional Governor)
Military

Elected Governor

Rufus Bullock
Republican

The 1868 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 20 April 1868 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Republican nominee and former Lieutenant colonel of the Confederate States Army Rufus Bullock defeated Democratic nominee and former Major general of the Confederate States Army John B. Gordon.[1]

General election

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On election day, 20 April 1868, Republican nominee Rufus Bullock won the election by a margin of 7,171 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John B. Gordon, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Bullock was sworn in as the 46th Governor of Georgia on 21 July 1868.[2]

Results

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Georgia gubernatorial election, 1868
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rufus Bullock 83,527 52.24
Democratic John B. Gordon 76,356 47.76
Total votes 159,883 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. Rufus Bullock". National Governors Association. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.