1855 Alabama gubernatorial election
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The 1855 Alabama gubernatorial election was held on August 6, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. incumbent governor John A. Winston won his second term as governor.
August 6, 1855
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| Turnout | 9.85% | ||||||||||||||||
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 County results Winston: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Shortridge: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Candidates
Democratic Party
Know Nothing
At the time, the Know Nothing Party was known as the American Party.
- George D. Shortridge
Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John A. Winston (incumbent) | 43,930 | 57.79 | |
| Know Nothing | George D. Shortridge | 32,086 | 42.21 | |
| Total votes | 44,318 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
