1847 Georgia gubernatorial election

1847 Georgia gubernatorial election
October 4, 1847
 
Nominee George W. Towns Duncan L. Clinch
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 43,219 41,941
Percentage 50.75% 49.25%
Results by County
Towns:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Clinch:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Governor before election

George W. Crawford
Whig

 Elected Governor

George W. Towns
Democratic

The 1847 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1847, to elect the governor of Georgia. Democratic candidate George W. Towns won election over Whig challenger Duncan L. Clinch.

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