1837 Georgia gubernatorial election
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Results by County Gilmer: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Schley: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1837 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 2, 1837, to elect the governor of Georgia. In a major upset, thanks in part to the Panic of 1837, Whig State Rights candidate and Ex-Governor George R. Gilmer beat incumbent Democratic Union Governor Willam Schley.