1892 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1892 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 5 October 1892 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William J. Northen defeated People's Party nominee W. L. Peck.[1]

1892 Georgia gubernatorial election

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Nominee William J. Northen W. L. Peck
Party Democratic Populist
Popular vote 136,543 68,093
Percentage 66.65% 33.24%

Results by County:
Northen:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Peck:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Scattering:      50–60%

Governor before election

William J. Northen
Democratic

Elected Governor

William J. Northen
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 5 October 1892, Democratic nominee William J. Northen won re-election with a margin of 68,450 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee W. L. Peck, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Northen was sworn in for his second term on 27 October 1892.[2]

Results

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Georgia gubernatorial election, 1892
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William J. Northen (incumbent) 136,543 66.65
Populist W. L. Peck 68,093 33.24
Scattering 242 0.11
Total votes 204,878 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. William Jonathan Northen". National Governors Association. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2024.