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 with 54.76% of the vote.

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1843
November 6, 1843-November 7, 1843
 
Nominee John S. Barry Zina Pitcher
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 21,392 14,899
Percentage 54.76% 38.14%
Governor before election

John S. Barry
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John S. Barry
Democratic

Elections in Michigan

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results
Michigan gubernatorial election, 1843[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John S. Barry 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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