1882 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1882 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1882, in order to elect the governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and former Vice President of the Confederate States of America Alexander H. Stephens defeated Independent Democratic nominee and former member of the Confederate House of Representatives from Georgia's 8th District Lucius J. Gartrell. == General election == On election day, October 4, 1882, Democratic nominee Alexander H. Stephens won the election by a margin of 62,756 votes against his opponent, Independent Democratic nominee Lucius J. Gartrell, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of governor. Stephens was sworn in as the 50th governor of Georgia on November 4, 1882. === Results === == References ==