1918 Georgia gubernatorial election

1918 Georgia gubernatorial election

5 November 1918

Nominee Hugh Dorsey Party Democratic Popular vote 70,621 Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election Hugh Dorsey Democratic Elected Governor Hugh Dorsey Democratic

The 1918 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on 5 November 1918 in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Incumbent Democratic Governor Hugh Dorsey ran unopposed and subsequently won re-election.

General election

On election day, 5 November 1918, incumbent Democratic Governor Hugh Dorsey ran unopposed and won the election with 70,621 votes, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Dorsey was sworn in for his second term on 25 June 1919.

Results

Georgia gubernatorial election, 1918

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Hugh Dorsey (incumbent)	70,621	100.00
Total votes			141,681	100.00
	Democratic hold