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County results Sevier: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Roane: 50–60% No data/No votes | |||||||||||||||||
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The1805 Tennessee gubernatorial election took place from August 1–2, 1805. Former governorArchibald Roane attempted to retake the governorship back but was defeated by incumbent governorJohn Sevier, who had taken 63.74% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | John Sevier (incumbent) | 10,293 | 63.74% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Archibald Roane | 5,855 | 36.26% | |
| Total votes | 16,148 | 100.00% | ||