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1865 Alabama Gubernatorial Election

Alabama · 3 candidates · See every 1865 Governor race

Who won the 1865 Alabama Gubernatorial Election?

Robert M. Patton won the 1865 Alabama Gubernatorial Election. Robert M. Patton received 20,611 popular votes (45.21%). The main challenger was Michael J. Bulger (35.93%).

See the full head-to-head between Patton and Bulger

Patton +9.3 pts · won by 4,231 votes
Robert M. PattonWhig PartyWINNER45.21%
20,611 votes
Michael J. BulgerDemocratic35.93%
16,380 votes
William Russell SmithUnionist politician18.77%
8,557 votes
Popular-vote totals for governor elections are compiled from official state results (via Wikipedia); Louisiana shows the decisive round of its jungle primary.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.