1874 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1874 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1874, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Republican David P. Lewis unsuccessfully ran for reelection, losing to Democratic former U.S. Representative George S. Houston. This election would end an era of serious competition between the local Democratic and Republican parties, and start a 112-year win streak for Democrats in the gubernatorial level.

1874 Alabama gubernatorial election
November 3, 1874
 
Nominee George S. Houston David P. Lewis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 107,118 93,928
Percentage 53.28% 46.72%

County results
Houston:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Lewis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

David P. Lewis
Republican

Elected Governor

George S. Houston
Democratic

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