1827 Alabama gubernatorial election

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1827 Alabama gubernatorial election
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  1825 August 6, 1827 1829  
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Nominee John Murphy
Party Jacksonian
Popular vote9,231
Percentage99.25%

Governor before election

John Murphy
Jacksonian

Elected Governor

John Murphy
Jacksonian

The 1827 Alabama gubernatorial election was an uncontested election held on August 6, 1827, to elect the governor of Alabama. Jacksonian candidate John Murphy ran unopposed and won 99.25% of the vote. Various write-in candidates made up the other 0.75%.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1827 Alabama gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Jacksonian John Murphy (incumbent) 9,231 99.25%
Independent Write-in candidates 700.75%
Majority9,301100%

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References

  1. "Murphy, John". OurCampaigns. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  2. "AL Governor". OurCampaigns. Retrieved June 13, 2020.