1837 Alabama gubernatorial election
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The 1837 Alabama gubernatorial election was an election held on August 7, 1837, to elect the governor of Alabama. Democratic candidate Arthur P. Bagby beat Anti-Van Buren candidate Samuel W. Oliver with 45.21% of the vote.
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August 7, 1837
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 County results Bagby: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Oliver: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% Unknown/No Vote: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- Arthur P. Bagby, Member of the Alabama House of Representatives 1834â1836.[1]
- Samuel W. Oliver, Member of the Alabama House of Representatives, Speaker of the House 1832â1835.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Arthur P. Bagby | 24,419 | 54.79% | â10.65% | |
| Independent | Samuel W. Oliver (Anti-Van Buren Democrat) | 20,152 | 45.21% | +45.21% | |
| Majority | 4,267 | 9.57% | |||
