1837 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1837 Alabama gubernatorial election was an election held on August 7, 1837, to elect the governor of Alabama. Democratic candidate Arthur P. Bagby beat Anti-Van Buren candidate Samuel W. Oliver with 45.21% of the vote.

1837 Alabama gubernatorial election

August 7, 1837
 
Nominee Arthur P. Bagby Samuel W. Oliver
Party Democratic Independent
Popular vote 24,419 20,152
Percentage 54.79% 45.21%

County results
Bagby:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Oliver:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Unknown/No Vote:      

Governor before election

Hugh McVay
Democratic

Elected Governor

Arthur P. Bagby
Democratic

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