1849 Michigan gubernatorial election

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.

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1849
November 6, 1849
 
Nominee John S. Barry Flavius J. Littlejohn
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 27,619 23,320
Percentage 54.22% 45.78%
Governor before election

Epaphroditus Ransom
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John S. Barry
Democratic

Elections in Michigan

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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