1827 Mississippi gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1827 Mississippi gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1825 Mississippi gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1825
Next Election:1829 Mississippi gubernatorial election
Next Year:1829
Ongoing:no
Election Date:August 6, 1827
Image1:File:Gerard_Chittocque_Brandon.jpg
Nominee1:Gerard C. Brandon
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:5,482
Percentage1:50.5%
Nominee2:Daniel Williams
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:3,519
Percentage2:32.4%
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Nominee3:Beverly R. Grayson
Party3:Democratic-Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:1,861
Percentage3:17.1%
Governor
Before Election:David Holmes
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Gerard Brandon
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party (United States)

The 1827 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on August 6, 1827, to elect the governor of Mississippi. Gerard Brandon, a Democratic-Republican won against Daniel Williams and Beverely R. Grayson, two other Democratic Republicans.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Glashan, Roy R. . American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978 . Meckler Books . Westport, CT . 1979 . 168–169.