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 Results by County[1] Gilmer: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Schley: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1837 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 2, 1837, to elect the governor of Georgia. In a major upset, thanks in part to the Panic of 1837, Whig State Rights candidate and Ex-Governor George R. Gilmer beat incumbent Democratic Union Governor Willam Schley.[1][2]
- ^ a b Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776 1860: The Official Results By State And County. McFarland. pp. 34–35. ISBN 9780786414390.
- ^ Murray, Paul. "Party Organization in Georgia Politics 1825-1853". The Georgia Historical Quarterly. 29 (4): 200–201 – via JSTOR.