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1888 Georgia gubernatorial election

←  1886 3 October 1888 1890 →
 
Nominee John B. Gordon
Party Democratic
Popular vote 121,999
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

John B. Gordon
Democratic

Elected Governor

John B. Gordon
Democratic

The 1888 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 3 October 1888 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor John B. Gordon ran unopposed and thus won re-election. [1]

General election

On election day, 3 October 1888, Democratic nominee John B. Gordon won re-election with 100.00% of the vote, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Gordon was sworn in for his second term on 30 November 1888. [2]

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1888
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John B. Gordon (incumbent) 121,999 100.00
Total votes 121,999 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Gov. John Brown Gordon". National Governors Association. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  2. ^ "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 1 September 2005. Retrieved 4 January 2024.