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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 with a big majority of the votes.

Candidates

Democratic Party

Whig Party

Election

1851 Alabama gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Henry W. Collier (incumbent) 37,480 85.76
Whig James Shields 5,749 13.16
Write-in 473 1.08
Total votes 46,097 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. pp. 6–7. ISBN 9780786414390.