1833 Alabama gubernatorial election

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1833 Alabama gubernatorial election
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  1831 August 5, 1833 1835  
  John Gayle Portrait.jpg
Nominee John Gayle
Party Democratic
Popular vote9,750
Percentage100%

Governor before election

John Gayle
Jacksonian

Elected Governor

John Gayle
Democratic

The 1833 Alabama gubernatorial election was an uncontested election held on August 5, 1833, to elect the governor of Alabama. Democratic candidate John Gayle stood unopposed and so was elected with 100% of the vote.

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General election

Candidates

Results

1833 Alabama gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic John Gayle (incumbent) 9,750 100% +44.99%
Majority9,750100%

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References

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  2. "AL Governor". OurCampaigns. Retrieved June 15, 2020.