1829 Mississippi gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1829 Mississippi gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1827 Mississippi gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1827
Next Election:1831 Mississippi gubernatorial election
Next Year:1831
Ongoing:no
Election Date:August 3, 1829
Image1:File:Gerard_Chittocque_Brandon.jpg
Nominee1:Gerard Brandon
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:7,344
Percentage1:64.8%
Nominee2:George Winchester
Party2:National Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:3,991
Percentage2:35.2%
Governor
Before Election:Gerard Brandon
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Gerard Brandon
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1829 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1829, to elect the governor of Mississippi. Gerard Brandon, a Democrat won against George Winchester, a National Republican.[1]

Notes and References

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