1871 Georgia gubernatorial special election explained

Election Name:1871 Georgia gubernatorial special election
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1868 Georgia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1868
Next Election:1872 Georgia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1872
Election Date:19 December 1871
Nominee1:James Milton Smith
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:39,905
Percentage1:99.73%
Governor
Before Election:Benjamin F. Conley (Acting)
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:James Milton Smith
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1871 Georgia gubernatorial special election was held on 19 December 1871 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia following the resignation of Governor Rufus Bullock. Democratic nominee and incumbent Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives James Milton Smith ran unopposed and thus won the election.[1]

General election

On election day, 19 December 1871, Democratic nominee James Milton Smith won the election with 99.73% of the vote, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Smith was sworn in as the 48th Governor of Georgia on 12 January 1872.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. James Milton Smith . 1 January 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: GA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 1 September 2005 . 1 January 2024.