1845 Georgia gubernatorial election
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The 1845 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 6, 1845, to elect the governor of Georgia. The incumbent governor, George W. Crawford, was re-elected to a second term in office.[2]
October 6, 1845
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General election
Candidates
Whig
- George W. Crawford, incumbent governor.[3]
Democratic
- Matthew Hall McAllister, former mayor of Savannah.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | George W. Crawford | 41,514 | 51.08% | â1.12 | |
| Democratic | Matthew Hall McAllister | 39,763 | 48.92% | +1.12 | |
| Total votes | 81,277 | 100 | |||
Notes
- Including returns from Dade and Lownde County that were not included in the official count.