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1888 Alabama U.S. House District 7 Election

Alabama · 3 candidates · See every 1888 U.S. House race

Who won the 1888 Alabama U.S. House District 7 Election?

William Forney won the 1888 Alabama U.S. House District 7 Election. William Forney received 17,706 popular votes (65.66%). The main challenger was Hardy (30.65%).

See the full head-to-head between Forney and Hardy

Forney +35.0 pts · won by 9,441 votes
William ForneyDemocraticWINNER65.66%
17,706 votes
HardyRepublican30.65%
8,265 votes
George GaitherIndependent3.7%
997 votes
Popular-vote totals for this U.S. House election come from the Constituency-Level Elections Archive (CLEA) and the official public record.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.