1829 Alabama gubernatorial election

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1829 Alabama gubernatorial election
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  1827 August 3, 1829 1831  
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Nominee Gabriel Moore
Party Jacksonian
Popular vote10,956
Percentage100%

Governor before election

John Murphy
Jacksonian

Elected Governor

Gabriel Moore
Jacksonian

The 1829 Alabama gubernatorial election was an uncontested election held on August 3, 1829, to elect the governor of Alabama. Jacksonian candidate Gabriel Moore ran unopposed and so won 100% of the vote.

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General election

Candidates

Results

1829 Alabama gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Jacksonian Gabriel Moore 10,956 100%
Majority10,956100%

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References

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  2. "AL Governor". OurCampaigns. Retrieved June 13, 2020.