1851 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1851 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 4, 1851, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat Henry W. Collier won his second term by a 72.60% margin.

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1851 Alabama gubernatorial election

← 1849 August 4, 1851 1853 â†’
Turnout	5.66%
Nominee Henry W. Collier James Shields Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 37,480 5,749 Percentage 85.76% 13.16%
Collier:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Shields:      50–60% Unknown/No Vote:
Governor before election Henry W. Collier Democratic Elected Governor Henry W. Collier Democratic

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