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1868 Alabama gubernatorial election

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1868 Alabama gubernatorial election
← 1865 February 4, 1868 1870 →
Turnout6.44%
 
Nominee William Hugh Smith
Party Republican
Popular vote 62,067
Percentage 100.00%

County results
Smith:      100%
Unknown/No Vote:      

Governor before election

Robert M. Patton
Independent

Elected Governor

William Hugh Smith
Republican

The 1868 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on February 4, 1868, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Republican William Hugh Smith ran unopposed. This is the first time that a Republican became governor of Alabama.

Results

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1868 Alabama gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William Hugh Smith 62,067 100.00
Total votes 62,067 100.00
Republican gain from Independent

References

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  1. ^ "AL Governor 1868". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 23, 2016.