1869 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1869 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
Country:Pennsylvania
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1866 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1866
Next Election:1872 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
Next Year:1872
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee1:John W. Geary
Popular Vote1:290,552
Percentage1:50.4%
Nominee2:Asa Packer
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:285,956
Percentage2:49.6%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:John W. Geary
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:John W. Geary
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1869 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on October 12, 1869. Incumbent governor John W. Geary, a Republican, was a candidate for re-election. Geary defeated Democratic candidate Asa Packer to win another term.