1849 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1849 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 1, 1849.

1849 Georgia gubernatorial election

October 1, 1849
 
Nominee George W. Towns Edward Y. Hill
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 46,534 43,352
Percentage 51.77% 48.23%

Governor before election

George W. Towns
Democratic

Elected Governor

George W. Towns
Democratic

Incumbent Democratic Governor George W. Towns was re-elected to a second term in office. The election was decided by 3,182 votes.

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