1847 Alabama gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1847 Alabama gubernatorial election presidential 1845 Alabama gubernatorial election 1845 1849 Alabama gubernatorial election 1849 no August 2, 1847 9.12% Governor Reuben Chapman.jpg .5 Reuben Chapman Democratic Party (United States) 30,622 56.84% Nicholas Davis Sr.jpg .5 Nicholas Davis Whig Party (United States) 23,247 43.16% 1847 Alabama gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 170px County resultsChapman: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d056c >90%Davis: #fed463 50–60% #fec13c 60–70% #fead1d 70–80% Governor Joshua L. Martin Democratic Party (United States) Reuben Chapman Democratic Party (United States) The 1847 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 2, 1847, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat Reuben Chapman won his only term with a 56.84% majority. Candidates Democratic Party Reuben Chapman, member of the U.S. House from 1835 to 1847. Whig Party Nicholas Davis, candidate in 1831 and 1845. Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1819 to 1820. Election 1847 Alabama gubernatorial electionDubin Michael J. United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County McFarland & Company 2003 9780786414390 Jefferson 5-6 Democratic Party (United States) Reuben Chapman 30,622 56.84% +11.56% Whig Party (United States) Nicholas Davis 23,247 43.16% +41.98% 53,869 100% N/A Democratic Party (United States) Independent politician References collapsed Category:Alabama gubernatorial elections Category:1847 Alabama elections Alabama Category:August 1847