1890 Georgia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1890 Georgia gubernatorial election
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1888 Georgia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1888
Next Election:1892 Georgia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1892
Election Date:1 October 1890
Nominee1:William J. Northen
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:102,757
Percentage1:99.28%
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Governor
Before Election:John B. Gordon
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:William J. Northen
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1890 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 1 October 1890 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and former member of the Georgia State Senate William J. Northen ran unopposed and thus won the election.[1]

General election

On election day, 1 October 1890, Democratic nominee William J. Northen won the election with 99.28% of the vote, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Northen was sworn in as the 54th Governor of Georgia on 8 November 1890.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. William Jonathan Northen . 4 January 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: GA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 3 November 2017 . 4 January 2024.