1847 Alabama gubernatorial election
August 2, 1847
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The 1847 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 2, 1847, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat Reuben Chapman won his only term with a 56.84% majority.
Candidates
[edit]Democratic Party
[edit]- Reuben Chapman, member of the U.S. House from 1835 to 1847.
Whig Party
[edit]Election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Reuben Chapman | 30,622 | 56.84% | +11.56% | |
| Whig | Nicholas Davis | 23,247 | 43.16% | +41.98% | |
| Total votes | 53,869 | 100% | N/A | ||
| Democratic gain from Independent | |||||
References
[edit]- ↑ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. pp. 5–6. ISBN 9780786414390.
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