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.

General election

Candidates

Democratic

• George W. Towns, former house representative.

Whig

• Duncan Lamont Clinch, former house representative.

Results

1847 Georgia gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George W. Towns	43.219	50.75	+1.83
	Whig	Duncan L. Clinch	41.941	49.25	−1.83