1880 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1880 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 6 October 1880 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Alfred H. Colquitt defeated Independent Democratic nominee and former United States Senator from Georgia Thomas M. Norwood.[1]

1880 Georgia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Alfred H. Colquitt Thomas M. Norwood
Party Democratic Independent Democrat
Popular vote 118,349 64,004
Percentage 64.90% 35.10%

Results by County:
Colquitt:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Norwood:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
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Governor before election

Alfred H. Colquitt
Democratic

Elected Governor

Alfred H. Colquitt
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 6 October 1880, Democratic nominee Alfred H. Colquitt won re-election by a margin of 54,345 votes against his opponent Independent Democratic nominee Thomas M. Norwood, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Colquitt was sworn in for his second term on 12 January 1881.[2]

Results

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Georgia gubernatorial election, 1880
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alfred H. Colquitt (incumbent) 118,349 64.90
Independent Democrat Thomas M. Norwood 64,004 35.10
Total votes 182,353 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. Alfred Holt Colquitt". National Governors Association. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  2. ^ Glashan, Roy R. (1979). American governors and gubernatorial elections, 1775-1978. pp. 66–67. ISBN 9780930466176.