1851 California gubernatorial election
The 1851 California gubernatorial election was held on September 3, 1851, to elect the governor of California.
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During the 1851 convention, the Democratic Party refused to renominate incumbent John McDougall as the party's choice for governor. Instead, state Democrats nominated Assembly Speaker John Bigler.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | John Bigler | 23,175 | 50.48 | +2.76% | |
| Whig | Pierson B. Reading | 22,732 | 49.51 | +49.51% | |
| Total votes | 45,907 | 100 | N/A | ||
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References
- Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 13. ISBN 9780786414390.
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