1886 Georgia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1886 Georgia gubernatorial election
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1884 Georgia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1884
Next Election:1888 Georgia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1888
Election Date:6 October 1886
Nominee1:John B. Gordon
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:101,159
Percentage1:99.20%
Governor
Before Election:Henry Dickerson McDaniel
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John B. Gordon
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1886 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 6 October 1886 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee, former United States Senator from Georgia and candidate for Governor in the 1868 election John B. Gordon ran unopposed and thus won the election.[1]

General election

On election day, 6 October 1886, Democratic nominee John B. Gordon won the election with 99.20% of the vote, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Gordon was sworn in as the 53rd Governor of Georgia on 9 November 1886.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. John Brown Gordon . 4 January 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: GA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 1 September 2005 . 4 January 2024.