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

George W. Towns George Washington Bonaparte Towns (May 4, 1801 – July 15, 1854) was a United States lawyer, legislator, and politician. He served in the United States House of Representatives on three occasions and was the 39th Governor of Georgia from 1847 ...

was re-elected to a second term in office. The election was decided by 3,182 votes.

General election

Candidates

Democratic

, Incumbent Governor.

Whig

* Edward Y. Hill

Results

References

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