1872 Georgia gubernatorial election

1872 Georgia gubernatorial election

October 2, 1872
 
Nominee James Milton Smith Dawson A. Walker
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 104,256 45,812
Percentage 69.47% 30.53%

Results by County:
Smith:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Walker:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

James Milton Smith
Democratic

Elected Governor

James Milton Smith
Democratic

The 1872 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 2, 1872, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor James Milton Smith defeated Republican nominee and former Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia Dawson A. Walker.