1888 Georgia gubernatorial election

1888 Georgia gubernatorial election

October 3, 1888

Nominee John B. Gordon Party Democratic Popular vote 121,999 Percentage 100.00%

Results by County:Gordon:     >90%

Governor before election John B. GordonDemocratic Elected Governor John B. GordonDemocratic

The 1888 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 3, 1888, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor John B. Gordon ran unopposed and thus won re-election.^[1]

General election

On election day, October 3, 1888, Democratic nominee John B. Gordon won re-election with 100.00% of the vote, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Gordon was sworn in for his second term on November 30, 1888.^[2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1888

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John B. Gordon (incumbent)	121,999	100.00
Total votes			121,999	100.00
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References

1. "Gov. John Brown Gordon". National Governors Association. January 12, 2015. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
2. "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. September 1, 2005. Retrieved 2024-01-04.