George W. Towns
★ Governor
- Born
- May 4, 1801
- Died
- July 15, 1854
- Age at death
- 53
- Home state
- Georgia
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1847–1849
2-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Towns89,753
Opponents85,293
2
Elections run
Between 1847 and 1849, George W. Towns ran in 2 governor elections, winning all 2. Towns's biggest single-election total was 46,534 votes, in the 1849 governor election in Georgia. Towns's closest win came in the 1847 governor election in Georgia, decided by 1,278 votes.
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How many votes has George W. Towns received?
George W. Towns has received 89,753 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 2–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | GovernorGeorgia | Won | 46,53451.77% | Edward Y. Hill |
| 1847 | GovernorGeorgia | Won | 43,21950.75% | Duncan L. Clinch |
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