1855 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1855 Alabama gubernatorial election was held on August 6, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. incumbent governor John A. Winston won his second term as governor.

1855 Alabama gubernatorial election
August 6, 1855
Turnout9.85%
 
Nominee John A. Winston George Shortridge
Party Democratic Know Nothing
Popular vote 43,930 32,086
Percentage 57.79% 42.21%

County results
Winston:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Shortridge:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

John A. Winston
Democratic

Elected Governor

John A. Winston
Democratic

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