The Democratic primary election was held in 1912. Former Acting Governor of GeorgiaJohn M. Slaton received a majority of the votes (62.14%), and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election on 2 October 1912.[2]
On election day, 2 October 1912, Democratic nominee John M. Slaton ran unopposed and won the election with an unknown number of votes, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Slaton was sworn in for his first full term on 28 June 1913.[3]