1831 Tennessee gubernatorial election

1831 Tennessee gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Carroll Party Jacksonian Popular vote 63,694 Percentage 97.03%

County results Carroll:      60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%      Unknown/No votes

Governor before election William Carroll Jacksonian Elected Governor William Carroll Jacksonian

The 1831 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held between August 4 and 5, 1831 in order to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Jacksonian ^{[1] [2]} nominee and incumbent Governor William Carroll won re-election against National Republican nominee John Ellis. ^[3]

General election

On election day, August 4, 1831, Democratic candidate William Carroll won re-election by a margin of 61,930 votes against National Republican nominee John Ellis, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Carroll was sworn in for his fifth overall term on October 1, 1831. ^[4]

Results

Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1831

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William Carroll (incumbent)	63,694	97.03%
	National Republican	John Ellis	1,764	2.69%
		Scattering	188	0.28%
Total votes			65,646	100.00%
	Democratic hold

References

1. Rust, Randal. "Jacksonians". Tennessee Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
2. "Our Campaigns - TN - Governor Race - Aug 04, 1831". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
3. "Gov. William Carroll". nga.org. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
4. "TN Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 7, 2005. Retrieved 2024-02-12.