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1839 Alabama gubernatorial election

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1839 Alabama gubernatorial election

← 1837 August 3, 1839 1841 →
 
Nominee Arthur P. Bagby Arthur F. Hopkins
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 20,451 1,708
Percentage 92.29% 7.71%

County results
Bagby:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Hopkins:      50-60%
Unknown/No Vote:      

Governor before election

Arthur P. Bagby
Democratic

Elected Governor

Arthur P. Bagby
Democratic

The 1839 Alabama gubernatorial election was an election held on August 3, 1839, to elect the Governor of Alabama. Incumbent Governor Arthur P. Bagby defeated Whig Party candidate Arthur F. Hopkins with 92.29% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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1839 Alabama gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur P. Bagby (incumbent) 20,451 92.29%
Whig Arthur F. Hopkins 1,708 7.71%
Majority 18,743 92.29%

References

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  1. ^ "Hopkins". Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  2. ^ "AL Governor". OurCampaigns. Retrieved June 25, 2020.