August 6, 1855
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| Turnout | 9.85% | ||||||||||||||||
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 County results Winston: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Shortridge: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1855 Alabama gubernatorial election was held on August 6, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. incumbent governor John A. Winston won his second term as governor.
Candidates
Democratic Party
Know Nothing
At the time, the Know Nothing Party was known as the American Party.
- George D. Shortridge
Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John A. Winston (incumbent) | 43,930 | 57.79 | |
| Know Nothing | George D. Shortridge | 32,086 | 42.21 | |
| 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. p. 8. ISBN 9780786414390.