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 Results by County[1] McDonald: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Dougherty: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1839 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 7, 1839, to elect the governor of Georgia. The Democratic Union candidate Charles McDonald won the election defeating Whig State Rights Candidate Charles Dougherty, with the election being decided by 1,907 votes.[2][3]
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776 1860: The Official Results By State And County. McFarland. pp. 35–36. ISBN 9780786414390.
- ^ Kalb, Deborah, ed. (2009). Guide to U.S. Elections (6th ed.). Washington, DC: CQ Press. p. 1609. ISBN 9781604265361.
- ^ "Democratic Ticket for President". The Weekly Telegraph. October 15, 1839. p. 2. Retrieved May 10, 2022.