1869 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1869 occurred on October 12, 1869. Incumbent governor John W. Geary, a Republican, was a candidate for re-election. Geary defeated Democratic candidate Asa Packer to win another term.

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1869
October 12, 1869 (1869-10-12)
 
Nominee John W. Geary Asa Packer
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 290,552 285,956
Percentage 50.4% 49.6%
County Results
Governor before election

John W. Geary
Republican

 Elected Governor

John W. Geary
Republican

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Results
Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1869[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John W. Geary 290,552 50.40
Democratic Asa Packer 285,956 49.60
Total votes 576,508 100.00

References
  1. "PA Governor General Election". OurCampaigns. Retrieved 2 May 2013.


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