Georgia 1821 Governor

Office:
Governor (State)
Title:
Governor
Jurisdiction:
State
Label:
Georgia 1821 Governor
Date:
1821
State:
Georgia
Type:
Legislative
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
Governor/Governor
Candidates:
John Clarke, George M. Troup
Candidates: John Clarke[1]George M. Troup
Affiliation:
Final Result: [2][3]7472
General Assembly7472

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"The Legislature of this state met at Milledgeville on the 5th inst. Two days after, the election took place, which has been the subject of so much animated effort and almost endless speculation...John Clarke was re-elected Governor of the state of Georgia for two years ensuing." Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). November 24, 1821.
[3]"Never did victory have more the appearance of defeat - Between the same Candidates at the former election the difference was thirteen - it is now but two." Southern Recorder (Milledgeville, GA). November 20, 1821.

References:

Augusta Herald (Augusta, GA). November 16, 1821.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). November 20, 1821.
Southern Recorder (Milledgeville, GA). November 20, 1821.
Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). November 24, 1821.

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handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).

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