1876 Georgia gubernatorial election

1876 Georgia gubernatorial election

October 4, 1876
 
Nominee Alfred H. Colquitt Jonathan Norcross
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 111,297 33,443
Percentage 76.89% 23.11%

Results by County:
Colquitt:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Norcross:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%
No Data:      

Governor before election

James Milton Smith
Democratic

Elected Governor

Alfred H. Colquitt
Democratic

The 1876 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1876. to elect the next Governor of Georgia. Democratic candidate and former United States Representative from Georgia's 2nd congressional district. Alfred H. Colquitt defeated Republican candidate and former Mayor of Atlanta Jonathan Norcross.