1845 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1845 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 4, 1845, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Term started on December 10, 1845. Independent Joshua L. Martin won his only term as Governor with 53.5% of the vote.

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1845 Alabama gubernatorial election

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Turnout	9.57%
Nominee Joshua L. Martin Nathaniel Terry Party Independent Democratic Popular vote 30,261 25,587 Percentage 53.55% 45.28%
Martin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Terry:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Unknown/No Vote:
Governor before election Benjamin Fitzpatrick Democratic Elected Governor Joshua L. Martin

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To date, it is the only election where an Independent candidate won a gubernatorial election in Alabama.