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The 1851 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on August 7, 1851, to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Whig nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 6th district William B. Campbell defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William Trousdale.[1][2]
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On election day, 7 August 1851, Whig nominee William B. Campbell won the election by a margin of 1,557 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William Trousdale, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Campbell was sworn in as the 14th Governor of Tennessee on 16 October 1851.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | William B. Campbell | 63,333 | 50.66 | |
| Democratic | William Trousdale (incumbent) | 61,673 | 49.34 | |
| Total votes | 125,006 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig gain from Democratic | ||||
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