1849 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1849 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1849, to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Democratic nominee and Colonel in the US Army William Trousdale defeated Whig nominee and incumbent Governor Neill S. Brown by a slim margin.

1849 Tennessee gubernatorial election
August 2, 1849
 
Nominee William Trousdale Neill S. Brown
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 61,740 60,350
Percentage 50.57% 49.43%

Governor before election

Neill S. Brown
Whig

Elected Governor

William Trousdale
Democratic

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