1847 Alabama gubernatorial election

1847 Alabama gubernatorial election
August 2, 1847
Turnout9.12%
 
Nominee Reuben Chapman Nicholas Davis
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 30,622 23,247
Percentage 56.84% 43.16%
County results
Chapman:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Davis:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Governor before election

Joshua L. Martin
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Reuben Chapman
Democratic

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% majority.

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