1871 Georgia gubernatorial special election

The 1871 Georgia gubernatorial special election was held on 19 December 1871 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia following the resignation of Governor Rufus Bullock. Democratic nominee and incumbent Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives James Milton Smith ran unopposed and thus won the election.

1871 Georgia gubernatorial special election

19 December 1871
 
Nominee James Milton Smith
Party Democratic
Popular vote 39,905
Percentage 99.73%

Governor before election

Benjamin F. Conley (Acting)
Republican

Elected Governor

James Milton Smith
Democratic

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