1853 Alabama gubernatorial election
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 didn't run because he was term-limited.
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Candidates
Democratic Party
Whig Party
- William S. Earnest
- Richard Wilde Walker, son of Senator John Williams Walker.
Unionist Party
- Alvis Q. Nicks
Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John A. Winston | 30,116 | 64.63 | |
| Whig | William S. Earnest | 10,157 | 21.80 | |
| Unionist | Alvis Q. Nicks | 5,763 | 12.37 | |
| Whig | Richard Wilde Walker | 561 | 1.20 | |
| Total votes | 44,318 | 100.00 | ||
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References
- "AL Governor 1853". Our Campaigns. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
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