1880 Georgia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1880 Georgia gubernatorial election
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1876 Georgia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1876
Next Election:1882 Georgia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1882
Election Date:6 October 1880
Nominee1:Alfred H. Colquitt
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:118,349
Percentage1:64.90%
Nominee2:Thomas M. Norwood
Party2:Independent Democrat
Popular Vote2:64,004
Percentage2:35.10%
Governor
Before Election:Alfred H. Colquitt
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Alfred H. Colquitt
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1880 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 6 October 1880 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Alfred H. Colquitt defeated Independent Democratic nominee and former United States Senator from Georgia Thomas M. Norwood.[1]

General election

On election day, 6 October 1880, Democratic nominee Alfred H. Colquitt won re-election by a margin of 54,345 votes against his opponent Independent Democratic nominee Thomas M. Norwood, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Colquitt was sworn in for his second term on 12 January 1881.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. Alfred Holt Colquitt . 3 January 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Book: Glashan, Roy R. . American governors and gubernatorial elections, 1775-1978 . 1979 . 9780930466176 . 66-67.