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1849 Michigan gubernatorial election

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1849 Michigan gubernatorial election

← 1847 November 6, 1849 1851 →
 
Nominee John S. Barry Flavius J. Littlejohn
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 27,619 23,320
Percentage 54.22% 45.78%

County results
Barry:      50–60%      60–70%
Littlejohn:      50–60%
No Data/Votes:      

Governor before election

Epaphroditus Ransom
Democratic

Elected Governor

John S. Barry
Democratic

The 1849 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1849. Democratic nominee John S. Barry defeated Whig nominee Flavius J. Littlejohn with 54.22% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

Results

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Michigan gubernatorial election, 1849[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John S. Barry 27,619 54.22
Whig Flavius J. Littlejohn 23,320 45.78
Total votes 50,939 100
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 06, 1849". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.