1865 Florida gubernatorial election

1865 Florida gubernatorial election

November 29, 1865

Nominee David S. Walker Party Democratic Popular vote 5,873 Percentage 100.00%

County Results Walker   90-100%

Governor before election William Marvin Independent Elected Governor David S. Walker Democratic

The 1865 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 29, 1865. Democratic nominee David S. Walker ran completely unopposed and was elected unanimously.

This election was the first Floridian gubernatorial election following the beginning of Reconstruction.

General election

Candidates

Democratic

• David S. Walker

Results

1865 Florida gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	David S. Walker	5,873	100.00%

References

• "Our Campaigns - FL Governor Race - Nov 29, 1865". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
• Bernie, McGovern (2007). Florida Almanac 2007-2008. Pelican Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4556-0441-8.