The 1797 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 11 January 1798 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic-Republican nominee and former United States Senator from Georgia James Jackson won the election in a Georgia General Assembly vote as he ran unopposed.[1]
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General election edit
On election day, 11 January 1798, Democratic-Republican nominee James Jackson won the election as he ran unopposed. Jackson was sworn in as the 23rd Governor of Georgia on 12 January 1798.
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | James Jackson | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ "James Jackson". National Governors Association. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786414390.