Jacob B. Morgan

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Mississippi
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1837
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Morgan9,896
Opponents17,910
1
Elections run

Jacob B. Morgan, a Whig politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1837 governor election in Mississippi to Alexander G. McNutt, receiving 9,896 votes (35.5%).

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How many votes has Jacob B. Morgan received?

Jacob B. Morgan has received 9,896 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jacob B. Morgan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1837GovernorMississippiLost9,89635.5%Alexander G. McNutt
John A. Grimball
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.