1853 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1853 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 1, 1853, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat John A. Winston won his first term. Henry W. Collier did not run because he was term-limited.

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1853 Alabama gubernatorial election

← 1851 August 1, 1853 1855 →
Turnout	6.04%
Nominee John A. Winston William S. Earnest Alvis Q. Nicks Party Democratic Whig Union Popular vote 30,116 10,157 5,763 Percentage 64.63% 21.80% 12.37%
County results Winston:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Earnest:      50–60% Nicks:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Unknown/No Vote:
Governor before election Henry W. Collier Democratic Elected Governor John A. Winston Democratic

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