1805 Tennessee gubernatorial election

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1805 Tennessee gubernatorial election

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  John Sevier.jpg Portrait of Archibald Roane by C. J. Fox.jpg
Nominee John Sevier Archibald Roane
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 10,293 5,855
Percentage 63.74% 36.26%

Governor before election

John Sevier
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Sevier
Democratic-Republican

The 1805 Tennessee gubernatorial election took place from August 1–2, 1805. Roane attempted to retake the governorship back from Sevier, but was defeated by Sevier who had taken 63.74% of the vote.

Results[]

Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1805[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Sevier (incumbent) 10,293 63.74%
Democratic-Republican Archibald Roane 5,855 36.26%
Total votes 16,148 100%

References[]

  1. ^ "Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1805 Date".
  2. ^ "Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1805".
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