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1831 Tennessee gubernatorial election

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1831 Tennessee gubernatorial election
← 1829 August 4–5, 1831 1833 →
 
Nominee William Carroll
Party Jacksonian
Popular vote 63,694
Percentage 97.03%

County results
Carroll:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
     Unknown/No votes

Governor before election

William Carroll
Jacksonian

Elected Governor

William Carroll
Jacksonian

The 1831 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held between 4 and 5 August 1831 in order to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Jacksonian[1][2] nominee and incumbent Governor William Carroll won re-election against National Republican nominee John Ellis.[3]

General election

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On election day, 4 August 1831, Democratic candidate William Carroll won re-election by a margin of 61,930 votes against National Republican nominee John Ellis, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Carroll was sworn in for his fifth overall term on 1 October 1831.[4]

Results

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Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1831
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Carroll (incumbent) 63,694 97.03%
National Republican John Ellis 1,764 2.69%
Scattering 188 0.28%
Total votes 65,646 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ Rust, Randal. "Jacksonians". Tennessee Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - TN - Governor Race - Aug 04, 1831". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  3. ^ "Gov. William Carroll". nga.org. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  4. ^ "TN Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 7 June 2005. Retrieved 12 February 2024.