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1878 Georgia U.S. House District 2 Election

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Who won the 1878 Georgia U.S. House District 2 Election?

William Smith won the 1878 Georgia U.S. House District 2 Election. William Smith received 8,126 popular votes (69.05%). The main challenger was Wade (30.95%).

See the full head-to-head between Smith and Wade

Smith +38.1 pts · won by 4,483 votes
William SmithDemocraticWINNER69.05%
8,126 votes
WadeRepublican30.95%
3,643 votes
Popular-vote totals for this U.S. House election come from the Constituency-Level Elections Archive (CLEA) and the official public record.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.