1831 Mississippi gubernatorial election

The 1831 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1831, to elect the governor of Mississippi. Abram M. Scott, a National Republican won against Democratic-Republicans Hiram G. Runnels and Charles Lynch. Two other candidates, Wiley P. Harris and Adam Gordon, received scattered votes.

1831 Mississippi gubernatorial election
August 1, 1831
 
Nominee Abram M. Scott Hiram G. Runnels Charles Lynch
Party National Republican Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 3,958 3,711 2,902
Percentage 31.6% 29.7% 23.2%
Governor before election

Gerard Brandon
Democratic-Republican

 Elected Governor

Hiram G. Runnels
Democratic

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