Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1866
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The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1866 occurred on October 9, 1866. Incumbent governor Andrew Gregg Curtin, a Republican, was not candidate for re-election. Republican candidate John W. Geary defeated Democratic candidate Hiester Clymer to become Governor of Pennsylvania.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John W. Geary | 307,274 | 51.44 | |
Democratic | Hiester Clymer | 290,096 | 48.56 | |
Total votes | 597,370 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ↑ "PA Governor General Election". OurCampaigns. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
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