1855 Alabama gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1855 Alabama gubernatorial election presidential 1853 Alabama gubernatorial election 1853 1857 Alabama gubernatorial election 1857 no August 6, 1855 9.85% John A. Winston.jpg .5 John A. Winston Democratic Party (United States) 43,930 57.79% No image.svg .5 George Shortridge Know Nothing 32,086 42.21% 1855 Alabama gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 170px County resultsWinston: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d056c >90%Shortridge: #b380ff 50–60% #9955ff 60–70% #893ce5 70–80% Governor John A. Winston Democratic Party (United States) John A. Winston Democratic Party (United States) 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 John A. Winston Know Nothing At the time, the Know Nothing Party was known as the American Party. George D. Shortridge Election 1855 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) John A. Winston (incumbent) 43,930 57.79 Know Nothing George D. Shortridge 32,086 42.21 44,318 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) References Category:Alabama gubernatorial elections Category:1855 Alabama elections Alabama Category:August 1855