1853 Alabama gubernatorial election

1853 Alabama gubernatorial election
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August 1, 1853
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Turnout6.04%
 
Nominee John A. Winston William S. Earnest Alvis Q. Nicks
Party Democratic Whig Union Democrat
Popular vote 30,116 10,157 5,763
Percentage 64.63% 21.80% 12.37%
County results
Winston:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Earnest:      50–60%
Nicks:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Unknown/No Vote:      
Governor before election

Henry W. Collier
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John A. Winston
Democratic

The 1853 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 1, 1853, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat John A. Winston won his first term. Henry W. Collier did not run because he was term-limited.

Candidates

Democratic Party

Whig Party

Union Party

Election

1853 Alabama gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John A. Winston 30,116 64.63
Whig William S. Earnest 10,157 21.80
Union Democrat Alvis Q. Nicks 5,763 12.37
Whig Richard Wilde Walker 561 1.20
Total votes 44,318 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ↑ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. pp. 7–8. ISBN 9780786414390.