1845 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1845 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 4, 1845, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Term started on December 10, 1845. Independent Joshua L. Martin won his only term as Governor with 53.5% of the vote.
To date, it is the only election where an Independent candidate won a gubernatorial election in Alabama.

Candidates

Independent

Joshua L. Martin, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1835 to 1839.

Democratic Party

Nathaniel Terry

Whig Party

Nicholas Davis, previous candidate for this seat in 1831 and member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1819 to 1820.