1918 Georgia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1918 Georgia gubernatorial election
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1916 Georgia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1916
Next Election:1920 Georgia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1920
Election Date:5 November 1918
Nominee1:Hugh Dorsey
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:70,621
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:Hugh Dorsey
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Hugh Dorsey
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1918 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 5 November 1918 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Incumbent Democratic Governor Hugh Dorsey ran unopposed and subsequently won re-election.[1]

General election

On election day, 5 November 1918, incumbent Democratic Governor Hugh Dorsey ran unopposed and won the election with 70,621 votes, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Dorsey was sworn in for his second term on 25 June 1919.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. Hugh Manson Dorsey . nga.org . January 12, 2015. 10 May 2023.
  2. Web site: GA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 1 September 2005 . 10 May 2023.