1829 Mississippi gubernatorial election
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The 1829 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1829, to elect the governor of Mississippi. Gerard Brandon, a Democrat won against George Winchester, a National Republican.[1][a]
August 3, 1829
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 County results Brandon:
50â60%
60â70%
70â80%
80â90%
>90%
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gerard Brandon | 7,344 | 64.8% | |
| National Republican | George Winchester | 3,991 | 35.2% | |
| Total votes | 11,335 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Notes
- Glashan 1979 labels Winchester as a National Republican, as does John Raimo and Robert Sobel 1978, whereas Rowland 1907 labels him a Whig.[2][3]