1859 Mississippi gubernatorial election

The 1859 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on October 3, 1859, to elect the governor of Mississippi. Former Democratic acting governor of Mississippi John J. Pettus defeated the independent candidate Harvey W. Walter.

1859 Mississippi gubernatorial election
October 3, 1859
 
Nominee John J. Pettus Harvey W. Walter
Party Democratic Independent
Popular vote 34,559 10,308
Percentage 77.03% 22.97%

County results

Governor before election

William McWillie
Democratic

Elected Governor

John J. Pettus
Democratic

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