1837 Tennessee gubernatorial election

1837 Tennessee gubernatorial election

August 3, 1837

Nominee Newton Cannon Robert Armstrong Party Whig Democratic Popular vote 51,344 33,954 Percentage 60.19% 39.81%

County results Cannon:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Armstrong:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election Newton Cannon Whig Elected Governor Newton Cannon Whig

The 1837 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1837, to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Whig nominee and incumbent Governor Newton Cannon won re-election against Democratic nominee and Brigadier General Robert Armstrong.

General election

On election day, 3 August 1837, Whig candidate Newton Cannon won re-election by a margin of 17,390 votes against his opponent Democratic candidate Robert Armstrong, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Cannon was sworn in for his second term on 12 October 1837.

Results

Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1837

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Whig	Newton Cannon (incumbent)	51,344	60.19
	Democratic	Robert Armstrong	33,954	39.81
Total votes			85,298	100.00
	Whig hold