1912 Georgia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1912 Georgia gubernatorial election
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1912 Georgia gubernatorial special election
Previous Year:1912 (Special)
Next Election:1914 Georgia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1914
Election Date:2 October 1912
Nominee1:John M. Slaton
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:Joseph Mackey Brown
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John M. Slaton
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1912 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 2 October 1912 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and former Acting Governor of Georgia John M. Slaton ran unopposed and subsequently won the election.[1]

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary election was held in 1912. Former Acting Governor of Georgia John M. Slaton received a majority of the votes (62.14%), and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election on 2 October 1912.

Results

General election

On election day, 2 October 1912, Democratic nominee John M. Slaton ran unopposed and won the election with an unknown number of votes, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Slaton was sworn in for his first full term on 28 June 1913.[2]

Results

Bibliography

Book: The World Almanac and Encyclopedia, 1913 . New York . The Press Publishing Co. (The New York World) . 1912 . .

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. John Marshall Slaton . 30 November 2023 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: GA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 1 September 2005 . 30 November 2023.