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 Zina Pitcher and Liberty nominee James G. Birney.

1843 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 6, 1843-November 7, 1843
 
Nominee John S. Barry Zina Pitcher James G. Birney
Party Democratic Whig Liberty
Popular vote 21,392 14,899 2,776
Percentage 54.76% 38.14% 7.11%

Governor before election

John S. Barry
Democratic

Elected Governor

John S. Barry
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1843[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John S. Barry (incumbent) 21,392 54.76
Whig Zina Pitcher 14,899 38.14
Liberty James G. Birney 2,776 7.11
Total votes 39,067 100
Democratic hold

References

  1. Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Thorp & Godfrey, state printers via Internet Archive.
  2. "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 06, 1843". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
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