1857 Alabama gubernatorial election
1857 USA gubernatorial election
The 1857 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 3, 1857, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat Andrew B. Moore won his first term as governor. Moore ran unopposed in the general election. Incumbent John A. Winston did not run because he was term-limited.
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Andrew B. Moore
Moore won the nomination after 26 ballots in a contest between several candidates. Moore supported states' rights but, at the time, believed the South's grievances did not justify disunion. His nomination and eventual election was seen as the moderate, non-secessionist choice of Alabama voters.
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