1865 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1865 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 29, 1865. Democratic nominee David S. Walker ran completely unopposed and was elected unanimously.

1865 Florida gubernatorial election

← 1860 November 29, 1865 1868 →
 
Nominee David S. Walker
Party Democratic
Popular vote 5,873
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

William Marvin
Independent

Elected Governor

David S. Walker
Democratic

This election was the first Floridian gubernatorial election following the beginning of Reconstruction.

General election edit

Candidates edit

Democratic edit

  • David S. Walker

Results edit

1865 Florida gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic David S. Walker 5,873 100.00%

References edit

  • "Our Campaigns - FL Governor Race - Nov 29, 1865". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  • Bernie, McGovern (2007). Florida Almanac 2007-2008. Pelican Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4556-0441-8.