1868 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1868 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 20 April 1868 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Republican nominee and former Lieutenant colonel of the Confederate States Army Rufus Bullock defeated Democratic nominee and former Major general of the Confederate States Army John B. Gordon.

1868 Georgia gubernatorial election

20 April 1868
 
Nominee Rufus Bullock John B. Gordon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 83,527 76,356
Percentage 52.24% 47.76%

Governor before election

Thomas H. Ruger (Provisional Governor)
Military

Elected Governor

Rufus Bullock
Republican

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