1853 Alabama gubernatorial election
Election in Southern United States
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Turnout | 6.04% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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County results Winston: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Earnest: 50-60% Nicks: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Unknown/No Vote: | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1853 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 1, 1853, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat John A. Winston won his first term. Henry W. Collier did not run because he was term-limited.
Candidates
Democratic Party
Whig Party
- William S. Earnest
- Richard Wilde Walker, son of Senator John Williams Walker.
Unionist Party
- Alvis Q. Nicks
Election
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | John A. Winston | 30,116 | 64.63 | |
Whig | William S. Earnest | 10,157 | 21.80 | |
Unionist | Alvis Q. Nicks | 5,763 | 12.37 | |
Whig | Richard Wilde Walker | 561 | 1.20 | |
Total votes | 44,318 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
References
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. pp. 7–8. ISBN 9780786414390.
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