1855 Alabama gubernatorial election
August 6, 1855
Turnout9.85%
 
Nominee John A. Winston George Shortridge
Party Democratic Know Nothing
Popular vote 43,930 32,086
Percentage 57.79% 42.21%
County results
Winston:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Shortridge:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Governor before election

John A. Winston
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John A. Winston
Democratic

The 1855 Alabama gubernatorial election was held on August 6, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. incumbent governor John A. Winston won his second term as governor.

Candidates

Democratic Party

Know Nothing

At the time, the Know Nothing Party was known as the American Party.

  • George D. Shortridge

Election

1855 Alabama gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John A. Winston (incumbent) 43,930 57.79
Know Nothing George D. Shortridge 32,086 42.21
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.


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