1849 Georgia gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 July 2021 1849 Georgia gubernatorial election 46,534 Democratic Party (United States) George W. Towns Democratic Party (United States) George W. Towns Governor 48.23% 43,352 Whig Party (United States) File:3x4.svg Edward Y. Hill Georgia (U.S. state) Democratic Party (United States) 51.77% 1849 Georgia gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 250x250px Results by CountyTowns: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% #3358a2 80–90% #244079 >90%Hill: #c0a32f 50–60% #a88600 60–70% #907300 70–80% #735c00 80–90% #564500 >90% George W. Towns File:GeorgeWashTowns.jpg October 1, 1849 1851 1851 Georgia gubernatorial election 1847 1847 Georgia gubernatorial election no Presidential 1879 x140px 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.Our Campaigns - GA Governor Race - Oct 01, 1849 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=204939 2021-07-20 www.ourcampaigns.com The election was decided by 3,182 votes. General election Candidates Democratic George W. Towns, incumbent governor.Bioguide Search https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/T000327 2021-07-20 bioguide.congress.gov Whig Edward Y. Hill Results 1849 Georgia gubernatorial election Democratic Party (United States) George W. Towns (incumbent) 46,534 51.77% Whig Party (US) Edward Y. Hill 43,352 48.23% References Category:Georgia (U.S. state) gubernatorial elections Georgia Gubernatorial Category:October 1849