Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1803
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The Tennessee gubernatorial election of 1803 took place from August 4 - 5, 1803. In 1801 Sevier was forced leave office as he had reached his three consecutive term limit and in 1803 ran against the incumbent governor, Roane, and defeated him with 57.93% of the vote. This was the first gubernatorial election that did not unanimously elect a governor.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | John Sevier | 6,780 | 57.93% | |
Democratic-Republican | Archibald Roane | 4,923 | 42.07% | |
Total votes | 11,703 | 100% |
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