1841 Georgia gubernatorial election

1841 Georgia gubernatorial election

← 1839 October 4, 1841 1843 →
 
Nominee Charles McDonald William C. Dawson
Party Democratic Whig
Alliance State Rights
Popular vote 38,716[a] 34,541[a]
Percentage 52.85% 47.15%

Results by County[1][b]
McDonald:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Dawson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
No Data:      

Governor before election

Charles McDonald
Union/Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles McDonald
Democratic

The 1841 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1841, to elect the governor of Georgia. Incumbent Democratic Governor Charles McDonald won re-election defeating Whig State Rights candidate William C. Dawson.[2]


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  1. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776 1860: The Official Results By State And County. McFarland. pp. 35–36. ISBN 9780786414390.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns – GA Governor Race – Oct 04, 1841". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 21, 2021.