1857 Alabama gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1857 Alabama gubernatorial election presidential 1855 Alabama gubernatorial election 1855 1859 Alabama gubernatorial election 1859 no August 3, 1857 5.74% Andrew B. Moore.jpg .5 Andrew B. Moore Democratic Party (United States) 41,871 94.48% 1857 Alabama gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 170px County resultsMoore: #3933e5 80–90% #0d056c >90%Unknown/No Vote: #dddddd Governor John A. Winston Democratic Party (United States) Andrew B. Moore Democratic Party (United States) The 1857 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 3, 1857, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat Andrew B. Moore won his first term as governor. Moore ran unopposed in the general election. Incumbent John A. Winston did not run because he was term-limited. Democratic primary Governor Candidates Andrew B. Moore Moore won the nomination after 26 ballots in a contest between several candidates. Moore supported states' rights but, at the time, believed the South's grievances did not justify disunion. His nomination and eventual election was seen as the moderate, non-secessionist choice of Alabama voters. Candidates Democratic Party Andrew B. Moore, Alabama House Speaker Election 1857 Alabama gubernatorial electionDubin Michael J. United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County McFarland & Company 2003 9780786414390 Jefferson 8 Democratic Party (United States) Andrew B. Moore 41,871 94.48 2,447 5.52 44,318 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) References Category:Alabama gubernatorial elections Category:1857 Alabama elections Alabama Category:August 1857