The 1827 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 1, 1827, to elect the governor of Georgia. Due to the death of the Democratic-Republican Clark candidate Matthew Talbot, Jacksonian Troup candidate John Forsyth won in a landslide against a divided opposition.[1][2]
1827 Georgia gubernatorial election|
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Results by County [1][a]Forsyth: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Opposition: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Cherokee territory: No Data: |
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Background
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The first political divisions in the state fell along the lines of personal support for outstanding leaders in their struggle for power. Many of these factions were usually held together through personal friendships and family associations. The two factions at the time were the Clark faction, followers of Ex-Governor John Clark, and the Troup faction, followers of incumbent Governor George Troup.[2]
After Troup chose not to rerun for governor, the Troup party nominated John Forsyth as their candidate. The Clark party chose Captain Mathew Talbot.[2][3]
Election
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Aftermath
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With the death of its gubernatorial candidate and the removal of Clark from Georgia to Florida, the Clark party would eventually die out the following year. In its ashes rose the Union party, a product of the forces of liberal democracy that brought white manhood suffrage and popular elections in the 1800s.[2]
- ^ a b c Data missing for several counties
- ^ Many newspapers combined the votes cast for candidates other than Forsyth under the term "Opposition."
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