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1872 Georgia gubernatorial election

1872 Georgia gubernatorial election

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Nominee James Milton Smith Dawson A. Walker
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 104,256 45,812
Percentage 69.47% 30.53%

Results by County:
Smith:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Walker:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

James Milton Smith
Democratic

Elected Governor

James Milton Smith
Democratic

The 1872 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 2, 1872,[1][2] in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor James Milton Smith defeated Republican nominee and former Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia Dawson A. Walker.[3]

  1. ^ "The next State election in Georgia". Alexandria gazette. Alexandria, D.C. September 27, 1872. p. 2. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  2. ^ "State Elections". Memphis daily appeal. Memphis, Tenn. October 3, 1872. p. 1. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Gov. James Milton Smith". National Governors Association. 12 January 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2024.

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