1849 Alabama gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1849 Alabama gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1847 Alabama gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1847
Next Election:1851 Alabama gubernatorial election
Next Year:1851
Ongoing:no
Election Date:August 6, 1849
Turnout:6.43%
Image1:Governor Henry Watkins Collier.jpg
Image1 Upright:.5
Nominee1:Henry W. Collier
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:37,281
Percentage1:98.18%
Image2 Upright:.5
Nominee2:Others
Popular Vote2:692
Percentage2:1.82%
Map Size:170px
Governor
Before Election:Reuben Chapman
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Henry W. Collier
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1849 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 6, 1849, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat Henry W. Collier won his first term with over 98% of the votes.

Candidates

Democratic Party