1872 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1872 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1872 in order to elect the Governor of Alabama. Republican David P. Lewis, a former Confederate Congressman, won the election, which would mark the last time until 1986 in which a Republican was elected Governor of Alabama.

1872 Alabama gubernatorial election
November 5, 1872
 
Nominee David P. Lewis T. Hendon
Party Republican Liberal Republican
Popular vote 89,868 81,371
Percentage 52.48% 47.52%
Governor before election

Robert B. Lindsay
Democratic

 Elected Governor

David P. Lewis
Republican

Elections in Alabama
Government

Results
Alabama gubernatorial election, 1872[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David P. Lewis 89,868 52.48
Liberal Republican T. Hendon 81,371 47.52
Total votes 171,239 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic
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References
  1. "AL Governor 1872". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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