1914 Georgia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1914 Georgia gubernatorial election
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1912 Georgia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1912
Next Election:1916 Georgia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1916
Election Date:7 October 1914
Nominee1:Nathaniel Edwin Harris
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:89,976
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:John M. Slaton
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Nathaniel Edwin Harris
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1914 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 7 October 1914 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and former member of the Georgia House of Representatives Nathaniel Edwin Harris ran unopposed and subsequently won the election.[1]

General election

On election day, 7 October 1914, Democratic nominee Nathaniel Edwin Harris ran unopposed and won the election with 89,976 votes, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Harris was sworn in as the 61st Governor of Georgia on 26 June 1915.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nathaniel Edwin Harris . 30 November 2023 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: GA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 14 March 2013 . 30 November 2023.