| Election | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Gohanna |
| Grandsire | Mercury |
| Dam | Chestnut Skim |
| Damsire | Woodpecker |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1804 |
| Country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Lord Egremont |
| Owner | Lord Egremont |
| Trainer | Francis Neale |
| Record | 22:17-3-0 |
| Major wins | |
| Epsom Derby (1807) | |
| Honours | |
| Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland (1825) | |
Election (1804 – June 1821) was a Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 1807 Epsom Derby. His breeder, Lord Egremont, won the Derby for the fourth time with Election. Election raced until he was seven years old and was bought by the Prince Regent after his racing career. He was a successful sire for the Prince's Hampton Court Stud, producing the 1821 Derby winner Gustavus, the 1817 2,000 Guineas Stakes winner Manfred and 1825 1,000 Guineas Stakes winner Tontine.