1845 Alabama gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1845 Alabama gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1843 Alabama gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1843
Next Election:1847 Alabama gubernatorial election
Next Year:1847
Ongoing:no
Election Date:August 4, 1845
Turnout:9.57%
Image1:Gov. Joshua L. Martin.jpg
Image1 Upright:.5
Nominee1:Joshua L. Martin
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:30,261
Percentage1:53.55%
Image2 Upright:.5
Nominee2:Nathaniel Terry
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:25,587
Percentage2:45.28%
Map Size:170px
Governor
Before Election:Benjamin Fitzpatrick
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Joshua L. Martin

The 1845 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 4, 1845, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Term started on December 10, 1845. Independent Joshua L. Martin won his only term as Governor with 53.5% of the vote.

Candidates

Independent Party

Democratic Party

Whig Party