1797 Tennessee gubernatorial election

1797 Tennessee gubernatorial election
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Nominee John Sevier
Party Democratic-Republican

Governor before election

John Sevier
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Sevier
Democratic-Republican

The 1797 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held between 3 and 4 August 1797 in order to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Democratic-Republican nominee and incumbent Governor John Sevier ran unopposed and thus won re-election, but the exact election results are unknown.[1]

General election[edit]

On election day, 3 August 1797, Democratic-Republican nominee John Sevier won re-election, but the exact results are unknown, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Sevier was sworn in for his second term on 23 September 1797.[2]

Results[edit]

Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1797
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Sevier (incumbent)
Total votes
Democratic-Republican hold

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Gov. John Sevier". nga.org. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ "TN Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 June 2005. Retrieved 29 January 2024.