1847 Mississippi gubernatorial election

The 1847 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on November 1, 1847, to elect the governor of Mississippi. Joseph W. Matthews, a Democrat won against Whig Alexander Blackburn Bradford.

1847 Mississippi gubernatorial election
November 1, 1847
 
Nominee Joseph W. Matthews Alexander Blackburn Bradford
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 26,995 13,997
Percentage 64.8% 33.6%

Governor before election

Albert G. Brown
Democratic

Elected Governor

John A. Quitman
Democratic

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