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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 first term with a 56% majority.
Candidates
Democratic Party
- Reuben Chapman, member of the U.S. House from 1835 to 1847.
Whig Party
- Nicholas Davis, candidate in 1831 and 1845. Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1819 to 1820.
Election
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Reuben Chapman | 30,622 | 56.84 | |
Whig | Nicholas Davis | 23,247 | 43.16 | |
Total votes | 53,869 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
References
- ^ "AL Governor 1847". Our Campaigns. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
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