1839 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1839 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4.

1839 Georgia gubernatorial election

October 7, 1839
 
Nominee Charles McDonald Charles Dougherty
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 34,634 32,727
Percentage 51.42% 48.58%

Governor before election

George Rockingham Gilmer
Whig

Elected Governor

Charles McDonald
Democratic

The Democratic Candidate Charles McDonald won re-election defeating Whig Candidate Charles Dougherty.[1]

The election was decided by 1,907 votes.

General election

Democratic

Whig

Results

1839 Georgia gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Charles McDonald 34,634 51.42%
Whig Charles Dougherty 32,727 48.58%

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - GA Governor Race - Oct 07, 1839". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  2. "Charles McDonald (1793-1860)". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
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