1841 Alabama gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1841 Alabama gubernatorial election presidential 1839 Alabama gubernatorial election 1839 1843 Alabama gubernatorial election 1843 no August 2, 1841 8.33% Hon. Benjamin Fitzpatrick, Ala - NARA - 528657.jpg .5 Benjamin Fitzpatrick Democratic Party (United States) 27,974 56.87% James white mcclung.jpg .5 James W. McClung Whig Party (United States) 21,219 43.13% 1841 Alabama gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 170px County resultsFitzpatrick: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d056c >90%McClung: #fed463 50–60% #fec13c 60–70% #fead1d 70–80%Unknown/No Vote: #dddddd Governor Arthur P. Bagby Democratic Party (United States) Benjamin Fitzpatrick Democratic Party (United States) The 1841 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 2, 1841, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. The term started on November 22, 1841. Democrat Benjamin Fitzpatrick won his first term as Governor with 56.87% of the vote. Candidates Democratic Party Benjamin Fitzpatrick, candidate for the 1837 election but lost in the primary.http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-1404 encyclopediaofalabama.org Benjamin Fitzpatrick (1841-45) April 1, 2019 Independent Whig James W. McClung, Member of the Alabama State Legislature 1822-1844, Speaker of the House 1835-1838, Member of the Alabama Senate 1845-1849.The McClung Genealogy, p.30 Election 1841 Alabama gubernatorial electionDubin Michael J. United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County McFarland & Company 2003 9780786414390 Jefferson 4-5 Democratic Party (United States) Benjamin Fitzpatrick 27,974 56.87% -35.42% Independent Whig James W. McClung 21,219 43.13% +35.42% 56,513 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) References Category:Alabama gubernatorial elections Category:1841 Alabama elections Alabama Category:August 1841