1855 Alabama gubernatorial election
August 6, 1855
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| Turnout | 9.85% | ||||||||||||||||
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County results Winston: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Shortridge: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
Candidates
Know Nothing
At the time, the Know Nothing Party was known as the American Party.
- George D. Shortridge
Election
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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 | ||
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