1890 Georgia gubernatorial election

1890 Georgia gubernatorial election

1 October 1890

Nominee William J. Northen Party Democratic Popular vote 102,757 Percentage 99.28%

County Results Northen:      70-80%      >90% Write-in:      50-60%

Governor before election John B. Gordon Democratic Elected Governor William J. Northen Democratic

The 1890 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 1 October 1890 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and former member of the Georgia State Senate William J. Northen ran unopposed and thus won the election.

General election

On election day, 1 October 1890, Democratic nominee William J. Northen won the election with 99.28% of the vote, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Northen was sworn in as the 54th Governor of Georgia on 8 November 1890.

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1890

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William J. Northen	102,757	99.28
		Scattering	750	0.72
Total votes			103,507	100.00
	Democratic hold