1883 Georgia gubernatorial special election

The 1883 Georgia gubernatorial special election was held on 24 April 1883 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia following the death of Governor Alexander H. Stephens. Democratic nominee and former member of Georgia State Senate Henry Dickerson McDaniel ran unopposed and thus won the election.

1883 Georgia gubernatorial special election

24 April 1883
 
Nominee Henry Dickerson McDaniel
Party Democratic
Popular vote 23,680
Percentage 98.61%

Governor before election

James S. Boynton (Acting)
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry Dickerson McDaniel
Democratic

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