1817 Tennessee gubernatorial election
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The 1817 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held between 7 and 8 August 1817 in order to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Democratic-Republican nominee and incumbent Governor Joseph McMinn won re-election against former Speaker of the Tennessee Senate and 1815 Gubernatorial candidate Robert Coleman Foster.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 7 August 1817, Democratic-Republican candidate Joseph McMinn won re-election by a margin of 12,440 votes against his opponent Robert Coleman Foster, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. McMinn was sworn in for his second term on 27 September 1817.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Joseph McMinn (incumbent) | 27,901 | 64.34 | |
| Robert Coleman Foster | 15,461 | 35.66 | ||
| Total votes | 43,362 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Gov. Joseph McMinn". nga.org. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "TN Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 7 June 2005. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
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