1880 Georgia gubernatorial election

1880 Georgia gubernatorial election

6 October 1880

Nominee Alfred H. Colquitt Thomas M. Norwood Party Democratic Independent Democrat Popular vote 118,349 64,004 Percentage 64.90% 35.10%

Results by County: Colquitt:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Norwood:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% No Data:

Governor before election Alfred H. Colquitt Democratic Elected Governor Alfred H. Colquitt Democratic

The 1880 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 6 October 1880 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Alfred H. Colquitt defeated Independent Democratic nominee and former United States Senator from Georgia Thomas M. Norwood.

General election

On election day, 6 October 1880, Democratic nominee Alfred H. Colquitt won re-election by a margin of 54,345 votes against his opponent Independent Democratic nominee Thomas M. Norwood, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Colquitt was sworn in for his second term on 12 January 1881.

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1880

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Alfred H. Colquitt (incumbent)	118,349	64.90
	Independent Democrat	Thomas M. Norwood	64,004	35.10
Total votes			182,353	100.00
	Democratic hold