1888 Georgia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1888 Georgia gubernatorial election
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1886 Georgia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1886
Next Election:1890 Georgia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1890
Election Date:3 October 1888
Nominee1:John B. Gordon
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:121,999
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:John B. Gordon
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John B. Gordon
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1888 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 3 October 1888 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor John B. Gordon ran unopposed and thus won re-election.[1]

General election

On election day, 3 October 1888, Democratic nominee John B. Gordon won re-election with 100.00% of the vote, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Gordon was sworn in for his second term on 30 November 1888.[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.