The 1902 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1902, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. It was the first Alabama gubernatorial election in which the governor was elected for a four-year term; prior to 1902 the governor was elected to a two-year term.^[1][2] Incumbent Democrat William D. Jelks was running for election to his first full term; he had succeeded William J. Samford upon Samford's death a year prior. His Republican opponent, John A. W. Smith, was the son of former Alabama governor William Hugh Smith.

1902 Alabama gubernatorial election

← 1900 November 2, 1902 1906 →

Nominee William D. Jelks John A. W. Smith Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 67,748 24,150 Percentage 73.72% 26.28%

County results Jelks:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Smith:      50–60%

Governor before election William D. Jelks Democratic Elected Governor William D. Jelks Democratic