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1847 Georgia gubernatorial election
	Results by County; Towns: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%; Clinch: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Governor before election; George W. Crawford; Whig	Elected Governor ; George W. Towns; Democratic

The 1847 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1847, to elect the governor of Georgia. Democratic candidate George W. Towns won election over Whig challenger Duncan L. Clinch.^[2]

General election edit

1847 Georgia gubernatorial election^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George W. Towns	43.219	50.75	+1.83
	Whig	Duncan L. Clinch	41.941	49.25	-1.83

^ ^a ^b Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776 1860: The Official Results By State And County. McFarland. pp. 38–39. ISBN 9780786414390.
^ "Our Campaigns - GA Governor Race - Oct 04, 1847". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
^ "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
^ "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2021.