1805 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1805 Tennessee gubernatorial election took place from August 1–2, 1805. Former governor Archibald Roane attempted to retake the governorship back but was defeated by incumbent governor John Sevier, who had taken 63.74% of the vote.

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1805 Tennessee gubernatorial election

← 1803 August 1–2, 1805[1] 1807 â†’

Nominee John Sevier Archibald Roane Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Popular vote 10,293 5,855 Percentage 63.74% 36.26%

County results Sevier:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Roane:      50–60%      No data/No votes

Governor before election John Sevier Democratic-Republican Elected Governor John Sevier Democratic-Republican

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