1853 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1853 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 3 October 1853 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and former United States Senator from Georgia Herschel V. Johnson defeated Constitutional Unionist nominee and former Attorney General of Georgia Charles J. Jenkins by a slim margin.

1853 Georgia gubernatorial election

3 October 1853
 
Nominee Herschel V. Johnson Charles J. Jenkins
Party Democratic Constitutional Unionist
Popular vote 47,638 47,128
Percentage 50.27% 49.73%

Results by County
Johnson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Jenkins:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

Howell Cobb
Unionist

Elected Governor

Herschel V. Johnson
Southern Rights

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