1848 United States presidential election in Georgia

The 1848 United States presidential election in Georgia took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 United States presidential election. Voters chose 10 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

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1848 United States presidential election in Georgia

← 1844 November 7, 1848 1852 â†’

Nominee Zachary Taylor Lewis Cass Party Whig Democratic Home state Louisiana Michigan Running mate Millard Fillmore William O. Butler Electoral vote 10 0 Popular vote 47,532 44,785 Percentage 51.49% 48.51%

County Results Taylor   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100% Cass   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%

President before election James K. Polk Democratic Elected President Zachary Taylor Whig

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Georgia voted for the Whig candidate, Zachary Taylor, over Democratic candidate Lewis Cass. Taylor won Georgia by a narrow margin of 2.98%.