1867 California gubernatorial election

The 1867 California gubernatorial election was held on September 4, 1867 to elect the governor of California.

1867 California gubernatorial election

September 4, 1867

Nominee Henry Huntly Haight George Congdon Gorham Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 49,895 40,359 Percentage 54.03% 43.71%

Governor before election Frederick Low Republican Elected Governor William Irwin Democratic

Results

California gubernatorial election, 1867[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Henry Huntly Haight	49,895	54.03
	Republican	George Congdon Gorham[2]	40,359	43.71
	Independent Republican	Caleb T. Fay	2,088	2.26
Total votes			92,342	100
	Democratic gain from Republican

References

1. "Our Campaigns - CA Governor Race - Sep 04, 1867". Retrieved April 24, 2016.
2. Gorham ran on the joint Republican and Unionist ticket.