1849 Georgia gubernatorial election
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The 1849 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 1, 1849.
Incumbent Democratic Governor George W. Towns was re-elected to a second term in office.[1] The election was decided by 3,182 votes.
General election
Candidates
Democratic
- George W. Towns, Incumbent Governor.[2]
Whig
- Edward Y. Hill
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | George W. Towns (incumbent) | 46,534 | 51.77% | ||
Whig | Edward Y. Hill | 43,352 | 48.23% |