1837 Mississippi gubernatorial election

The 1837 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1837, to elect the governor of Mississippi. Alexander G. McNutt, a Democrat won against Whig candidate John A. Grimball and States Rights Whig candidate Jacob B. Morgan.[1][2] A fourth candidate, Democrat Benjamin W. Edwards died during the campaign.[3]

1837 Mississippi gubernatorial election
November 6, 1837
 
Nominee Alexander G. McNutt Jacob B. Morgan John A. Grimball
Party Democratic Whig Whig
Popular vote 12,936 9,896 4,974
Percentage 46.5% 35.5% 17.9%

Governor before election

Charles Lynch
Whig

Elected Governor

Alexander G. McNutt
Democratic

Results

Mississippi gubernatorial election, 1837[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alexander G. McNutt 12,936 46.5%
Whig Jacob B. Morgan 9,896 35.5%
Whig John A. Grimball 4,974 17.9%
Total votes 27,351 100.00
Democratic gain from Whig

References

  1. Glashan, Roy R. (1979). American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978. Westport, CT: Meckler Books. pp. 168–169.
  2. Mississippi Official and Statistical Register. Jacksonville, Florida: Vance Printing Co., State Printers for Mississippi. 1900.
  3. Rowland, Dunbar (1907). Mississippi: L-Z. Southern Historical Publishing Association. p. 137.
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