1805 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1805 Tennessee gubernatorial election took place from August 1–2, 1805. Former governor Archibald Roane attempted to retake the governorship back but was defeated by incumbent governor John Sevier, who had taken 63.74% of the vote.

1805 Tennessee gubernatorial election

August 1–2, 1805[1]
 
Nominee John Sevier Archibald Roane
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 10,293 5,855
Percentage 63.74% 36.26%

Governor before election

John Sevier
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Sevier
Democratic-Republican

Results

Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1805[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Sevier (incumbent) 10,293 63.74%
Democratic-Republican Archibald Roane 5,855 36.26%
Total votes 16,148 100%

See also

References

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