1832 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The 1832 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on October 9, 1832. Incumbent Governor George Wolf, a Democrat, defeated Anti-Masonic candidate Joseph Ritner to win re-election.

1832 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

October 9, 1832 (1832-10-09)
 
Nominee George Wolf Joseph Ritner
Party Democratic Anti-Masonic
Popular vote 91,335 88,165
Percentage 50.9% 49.1%

County Results
Wolf:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%
Ritner:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

George Wolf
Democratic

Elected Governor

George Wolf
Democratic

Results

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1832[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic George Wolf (incumbent) 91,335 50.88
Anti-Masonic Joseph Ritner 88,165 49.12
Total votes 179,500 100.00

References

  1. "PA Governor General Election". OurCampaigns. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
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