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The 1835 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1835, to elect the next governor of Mississippi. Charles Lynch, a Whig won against incumbent Governor Hiram Runnels, a Democrat. [1]
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The 1835 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1835, to elect the next governor of Mississippi. Charles Lynch, a Whig won against incumbent Governor Hiram Runnels, a Democrat. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Charles Lynch | 9,867 | 51.1% | |
| Democratic | Hiram Runnels | 9,441 | 48.9% | |
| Total votes | 19,308 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig gain from Democratic | ||||
| Elections in Mississippi |
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