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1837 Alabama gubernatorial election
Nominee
Arthur P. Bagby
Party
Democratic
Popular vote
24,419
20,152
Percentage
54.79%
45.21%
Governor before election
Hugh McVay
Democratic
Elected Governor
Arthur P. Bagby
Democratic
The 1837 Alabama gubernatorial election was an election held on August 7, 1837, to elect the governor of Alabama . Democratic candidate Arthur P. Bagby beat Anti-Van Buren candidate with 45.21% of the vote.
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Arthur P. Bagby, Member of the Alabama House of Representatives 1834–1836.[1]
Samuel W. Oliver, Member of the Alabama House of Representatives, Speaker of the House 1832–1835.[2]
Results [ ]
References [ ]
Alabama portal
Politics portal
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