1872 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1872 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1872 in order to elect the Governor of Alabama. Republican David P. Lewis, a former Confederate Congressman, won the election, which would mark the last time until 1986 in which a Republican was elected Governor of Alabama.

1872 Alabama gubernatorial election
November 5, 1872
 
Nominee David P. Lewis T. Hendon
Party Republican Liberal Republican
Popular vote 89,868 81,371
Percentage 52.48% 47.52%
Governor before election

Robert B. Lindsay
Democratic

 Elected Governor

David P. Lewis
Republican

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Results
Alabama gubernatorial election, 1872[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David P. Lewis 89,868 52.48
Liberal Republican T. Hendon 81,371 47.52
Total votes 171,239 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

References
  1. "AL Governor 1872". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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