1872 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1872 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1872, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Republican David P. Lewis, a former Democrat and Confederate deputy, narrowly defeated former Confederate Army officer Thomas H. Herndon of the Democratic party by a margin of 4.48%. This would be the last time until 1986 in which a Republican was elected governor of Alabama.

1872 Alabama gubernatorial election

November 5, 1872

Nominee David P. Lewis Thomas H. Herndon Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 89,868 81,371 Percentage 52.48% 47.52%

County results Lewis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Herndon:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election Robert B. Lindsay Democratic Elected Governor David P. Lewis Republican

Results

1872 Alabama gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	David P. Lewis	89,868	52.48
	Democratic	Thomas H. Herndon	81,371	47.52
Total votes			171,239	100.00
	Republican gain from Democratic