1871 California gubernatorial election
September 6, 1871
 
Nominee Newton Booth Henry Huntly Haight
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 62,561 57,520
Percentage 52.11% 47.89%
Governor before election

H. H. Haight
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Newton Booth
Republican

The 1871 California gubernatorial election was held on September 6, 1871, to elect the governor of California. Incumbent Henry Haight lost his bid for reelection.

Results

California gubernatorial election, 1871[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Newton Booth 62,561 52.11
Democratic Henry Huntly Haight (incumbent) 57,520 47.89
Total votes 120,101 100
Republican gain from Democratic

References

  1. ↑ "Our Campaigns - CA Governor Race - Sep 06, 1871". Retrieved April 24, 2016.


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