1883 Georgia gubernatorial special election explained

Election Name:1883 Georgia gubernatorial special election
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1882 Georgia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1882
Next Election:1884 Georgia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1884
Election Date:24 April 1883
Nominee1:Henry Dickerson McDaniel
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:23,680
Percentage1:98.61%
Governor
Before Election:James S. Boynton (Acting)
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Henry Dickerson McDaniel
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1883 Georgia gubernatorial special election was held on 24 April 1883 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia following the death of Governor Alexander H. Stephens. Democratic nominee and former member of Georgia State Senate Henry Dickerson McDaniel ran unopposed and thus won the election.[1]

General election

On election day, 24 April 1883, Democratic nominee Henry Dickerson McDaniel won the election with 98.61% of the vote, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. McDaniel was sworn in as the 52nd Governor of Georgia on 10 May 1883.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. Henry Dickerson McDaniel . 4 January 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: GA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 1 September 2005 . 4 January 2024.