1799 Tennessee gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1799 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Election Date:August 1–2, 1799[1]
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1797 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1797
Next Election:1801 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Next Year:1801
Image1:John Sevier.jpg
Nominee1:John Sevier
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:6,404
Percentage1:99.74%
Governor
Before Election:John Sevier
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:John Sevier
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1799 Tennessee gubernatorial election took place from August 1–2, 1799. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor John Sevier was re-elected to a third term almost unanimously with 99.74% of the vote, against two opponents.

For the counties that had votes, Sevier nearly won every county with 100% of the vote except Hawkins County, where he won with 92.7% of the vote.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1799 Date.
  2. Web site: Our Campaigns - TN - Governor Race - Aug 01, 1799 . 2024-06-02 . www.ourcampaigns.com.