1839 Alabama gubernatorial election
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August 3, 1839
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The 1839 Alabama gubernatorial election was an election held on August 3, 1839, to elect the Governor of Alabama. Incumbent Governor Arthur P. Bagby defeated Whig Party candidate Arthur F. Hopkins with 92.29% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Arthur P. Bagby, incumbent governor
- Arthur F. Hopkins, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice (1836–1837)[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Arthur P. Bagby (incumbent) | 20,451 | 92.29% | +37.50% | |
| Whig | Arthur F. Hopkins | 1,708 | 7.71% | +7.71% | |
| Total votes | 18,743 | 92.29% | N/A | ||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- ↑ "Hopkins". Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ↑ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 4. ISBN 9780786414390.
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