1827 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1827 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 1, 1827, to elect the governor of Georgia. Due to the death of the Democratic-Republican Clark candidate Matthew Talbot, Jacksonian Troup candidate John Forsyth won in a landslide against a divided opposition.

1827 Georgia gubernatorial election

October 1, 1827
 
Nominee John Forsyth
"Opposition"
Party Jacksonian
Alliance Troup Party
Popular vote 22,774 9,721
Percentage 70.08% 29.92%

Results by County
Forsyth:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Opposition:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Cherokee territory:      
No Data:      

Governor before election

George Troup
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Forsyth
Jacksonian

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