1851 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1851 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on August 7, 1851, to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Whig nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 6th district William B. Campbell defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William Trousdale.

1851 Tennessee gubernatorial election
August 7, 1851
 
Nominee William B. Campbell William Trousdale
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 63,333 61,673
Percentage 50.66% 49.34%

Governor before election

William Trousdale
Democratic

Elected Governor

William B. Campbell
Whig

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