1843 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1843 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1841 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1841
Next Election:1845 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1845
Election Date:November 6, 1843-November 7, 1843
Nominee1:John S. Barry
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:21,392
Percentage1:54.76%
Nominee2:Zina Pitcher
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:14,899
Percentage2:38.14%
Nominee3:James G. Birney
Party3:Liberty Party (United States, 1840)
Popular Vote3:2,776
Percentage3:7.11%
Governor
Before Election:John S. Barry
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John S. Barry
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bingham, Stephen D. . 1888 . Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators . . en . Thorp & Godfrey, state printers .