The 1837 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1837, to elect the governor of Mississippi. Alexander G. McNutt, a Democrat won against Whig candidate John A. Grimball and States Rights Whig candidate Jacob B. Morgan.[1][2] A fourth candidate, Democrat Benjamin W. Edwards died during the campaign.[3]
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Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alexander G. McNutt | 12,936 | 46.5% | |
| Whig | Jacob B. Morgan | 9,896 | 35.5% | |
| Whig | John A. Grimball | 4,974 | 17.9% | |
| Total votes | 27,351 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Whig | ||||
References edit
- ^ a b Glashan, Roy R. (1979). American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978. Westport, CT: Meckler Books. pp. 168–169.
- ^ Mississippi Official and Statistical Register. Jacksonville, Florida: Vance Printing Co., State Printers for Mississippi. 1900.
- ^ Rowland, Dunbar (1907). Mississippi: L-Z. Southern Historical Publishing Association. p. 137.