1841 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1841 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 2, 1841 in order to elect the Governor of Alabama. Term started on November 22, 1841. Democrat Benjamin Fitzpatrick won his first term as Governor with 56.9% of the vote.

1841 Alabama gubernatorial election
August 2, 1841
Turnout8.33%
 
Nominee Benjamin Fitzpatrick James W. McLung
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 27,974 21,219
Percentage 56.87 43.13
Governor before election

Arthur P. Bagby
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Benjamin Fitzpatrick
Democratic

Elections in Alabama
Government

Candidates

Democratic Party

Independent Whig
  • James W. McLung

Election
Alabama gubernatorial election, 1841[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Benjamin Fitzpatrick 27,974 56.87
Whig James W. McLung 21,219 43.13
Total votes 56,513 100.00
Democratic hold

References
  1. "Benjamin Fitzpatrick (1841-45)". encyclopediaofalabama.org. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  2. "AL Governor 1841". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
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