1843 Michigan gubernatorial election
The 1843 Michigan gubernatorial election was held from November 6, 1843 to November 7, 1843. Incumbent Democrat John S. Barry defeated Whig nominee Zino Pitcher with 54.76% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John S. Barry, Democratic
- Zino Pitcher, Whig
Other candidates
- James G. Birney, Liberty
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | John S. Barry | 21,392 | 54.76 | |
Whig | Zino Pitcher | 14,899 | 38.14 | |
Liberty | James G. Birney | 2,776 | 7.11 | |
Total votes | 39,067 | 100 | ||
Democratic hold |
References
- "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 06, 1843". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
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