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1857 Alabama gubernatorial election
←  1855 August 3, 1857 1859 →
Turnout5.74%
 
Nominee Andrew B. Moore Others
Party Democratic
Popular vote 41,871 2,447
Percentage 94.48% 5.52%

County results
Moore:      80–90%      >90%
Unknown/No Vote:      

Governor before election

John A. Winston
Democratic

Elected Governor

Andrew B. Moore
Democratic

The 1857 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 3, 1857, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat Andrew B. Moore won his first term as governor. John A. Winston did not run because he was term-limited.

Candidates

Democratic Party

Election

1857 Alabama gubernatorial election [1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Andrew B. Moore 41,871 94.48
None Others 2,447 5.52
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. p. 8. ISBN  9780786414390.