1847 Alabama gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1847 Alabama gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1845 Alabama gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1845
Next Election:1849 Alabama gubernatorial election
Next Year:1849
Ongoing:no
Election Date:August 2, 1847
Turnout:9.12%
Image1:Governor Reuben Chapman.jpg
Image1 Upright:.5
Nominee1:Reuben Chapman
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:30,622
Percentage1:56.84
Image2 Upright:.5
Nominee2:Nicholas Davis
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:23,247
Percentage2:43.16
Map Size:170px
Governor
Before Election:Joshua L. Martin
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Reuben Chapman
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1847 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 2, 1847, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat Reuben Chapman won his first term with a 56% majority.

Candidates

Democratic Party

Whig Party