1868 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1868 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 20 April 1868 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Republican nominee and former Lieutenant colonel of the Confederate States Army Rufus Bullock defeated Democratic nominee and former Major general of the Confederate States Army John B. Gordon.[1]

1868 Georgia gubernatorial election

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NomineeRufus BullockJohn B. Gordon
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote83,52776,356
Percentage52.24%47.76%

Governor before election

Thomas H. Ruger (Provisional Governor)
Military

Elected Governor

Rufus Bullock
Republican

General election

On election day, 20 April 1868, Republican nominee Rufus Bullock won the election by a margin of 7,171 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John B. Gordon, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Bullock was sworn in as the 46th Governor of Georgia on 21 July 1868.[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1868
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanRufus Bullock 83,527 52.24
DemocraticJohn B. Gordon76,35647.76
Total votes159,883 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

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