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The 1910 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 5 October 1910 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and former Governor Hoke Smith defeated Independent Democratic candidate and incumbent Governor Joseph Mackey Brown and Socialist Party nominee C. O. Brown.
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election was held in 1910. Former Governor of Georgia Hoke Smith received a majority of the votes (51.10%), and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election over incumbent Governor Joseph Mackey Brown, who instead decided to run as an Independent.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hoke Smith | 97,989 | 51.10% | |
| Democratic | Joseph Mackey Brown (incumbent) | 93,734 | 48.90% | |
| Total votes | 191,723 | 100.00% | ||
General election
On election day, 5 October 1910, Democratic nominee Hoke Smith won re-election with a margin of 78,000 votes against his foremost opponent Independent Democratic candidate Joseph Mackey Brown, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Smith was sworn in for his second term on 1 July 1911.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hoke Smith | 95,000 | 84.77 | |
| Independent Democrat | Joseph Mackey Brown (incumbent) | 17,000 | 15.17 | |
| Socialist | C. O. Brown | 71 | 0.06 | |
| Total votes | 112,071 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- "Gov. Hoke Smith". National Governors Association. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- Saye, Albert B. (1948). A Constitutional History of Georgia, 1732–1945. Athens, GA: The University of Georgia Press. p. 347. ISBN 9780820335544.
- "GA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. October 30, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
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