1831 Tennessee gubernatorial election

Tennessee gubernatorial election
1831 Tennessee gubernatorial election
← 1829 August 4–5, 1831 1833 →
 
Nominee William Carroll
Party Democratic
Popular vote 63,694
Percentage 97.03%

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William Carroll
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Carroll
Democratic

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The 1831 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held between 4 and 5 August 1831 in order to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William Carroll won re-election against National Republican nominee John Ellis.[1]

General election

On election day, 4 August 1831, Democratic candidate William Carroll won re-election by a margin of 61,930 votes against National Republican nominee John Ellis, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Carroll was sworn in for his fifth overall term on 1 October 1831.[2]

Results

Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1831
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Carroll (incumbent) 63,694 97.03
National Republican John Ellis 1,764 2.69
Scattering 188 0.28
Total votes 65,646 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Gov. William Carroll". nga.org. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  2. ^ "TN Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 7 June 2005. Retrieved 12 February 2024.