1849 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1849 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 1, 1849.

1849 Georgia gubernatorial election

October 1, 1849

Nominee George W. Towns Edward Y. Hill Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 46,534 43,352 Percentage 51.77% 48.23%

Results by County Towns:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Hill:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election George W. Towns Democratic Elected Governor George W. Towns Democratic

Incumbent Democratic governor George W. Towns was re-elected to a second term in office. The election was decided by 3,182 votes.

General election

Candidates

Democratic

• George W. Towns, incumbent governor.

Whig

• Edward Y. Hill

Results

1849 Georgia gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George W. Towns (incumbent)	46,534	51.77%
	Whig	Edward Y. Hill	43,352	48.23%