1868 Florida gubernatorial election

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1868 Florida gubernatorial election

← 1865 May 4, 1868 1872 →
  Governor Harrison Reed of Florida.jpg George Washington Scott.jpg
Nominee Harrison Reed George W. Scott
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 14,421 7,731
Percentage 59.10% 31.68%

Governor before election

David S. Walker
Democratic

Elected Governor

Harrison Reed
Republican

The 1868 Florida gubernatorial election was held on May 4, 1868. Republican nominee Harrison Reed defeated the Democratic nominee George W. Scott.[1][2]

General election[]

Candidates[]

Republican[]

  • Harrison Reed

Democratic[]

  • George W. Scott

Results[]

1868 Florida gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Harrison Reed 14,421 59.10%
Democratic George W. Scott 7,731 31.68%

References[]

  1. ^ Bernie, McGovern (2007). Florida Almanac 2007-2008. Pelican Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4556-0441-8.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - FL Governor Race - May 04, 1868". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
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