1868 Georgia gubernatorial election
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The 1868 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on April 20, 1868, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Republican nominee and former Lieutenant colonel of the Confederate States Army Rufus Bullock defeated Democratic nominee and former Major general of the Confederate States Army John B. Gordon.[1]
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April 20, 1868
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 Results by County: Bullock: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Gordon: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% No vote | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
On election day, April 20, 1868, Republican nominee Rufus Bullock won the election by a margin of 7,171 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John B. Gordon, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Bullock was sworn in as the 46th Governor of Georgia on July 21, 1868.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Rufus Bullock | 83,527 | 52.24 | |
| Democratic | John B. Gordon | 76,356 | 47.76 | |
| Total votes | 159,883 | 100.00 | ||
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