1879 California gubernatorial election

The 1879 California gubernatorial election was held on September 3, 1879 to elect the governor of California.

1879 California gubernatorial election
September 3, 1879
 
Nominee George Clement Perkins Hugh J. Glenn William F. White
Party Republican Democratic Workingmen's
Popular vote 67,965 47,667 44,482
Percentage 42.42% 29.75% 27.76%
Governor before election

William Irwin
Democratic

 Elected Governor

George C. Perkins
Republican

Elections in California

Results
California gubernatorial election, 1879[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican George Clement Perkins 67,965 42.42
Democratic Hugh J. Glenn 47,667 29.75
Workingmen's William F. White 44,482 27.76
Prohibition A. C. Clark 117 0.07
Other Write-ins 3 >0.01
Total votes 160,234 100
Republican gain from Democratic
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References
  1. "Our Campaigns - CA Governor Race - Sep 03, 1879". Retrieved April 24, 2016.


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