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1871 Georgia gubernatorial special election

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1871 Georgia gubernatorial special election

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Nominee James Milton Smith
Party Democratic
Popular vote 39,905
Percentage 99.73%

Results by County
Smith:      60–70%      >90%
No Data:      

Governor before election

Benjamin F. Conley (Acting)
Republican

Elected Governor

James Milton Smith
Democratic

The 1871 Georgia gubernatorial special election was held on 19 December 1871 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia following the resignation of Governor Rufus Bullock. Democratic nominee and incumbent Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives James Milton Smith ran unopposed and thus won the election.[1]

General election

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On election day, 19 December 1871, Democratic nominee James Milton Smith won the election with 99.73% of the vote, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Smith was sworn in as the 48th Governor of Georgia on 12 January 1872.[2]

Results

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Georgia gubernatorial special election, 1871
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Milton Smith 39,905 99.73
Others 109 0.27
Total votes 40,014 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. James Milton Smith". National Governors Association. 12 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 1 September 2005. Retrieved 1 January 2024.