1845 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1845 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1843 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1843
Next Election:1847 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1847
Election Date:November 4, 1845
Nominee1:Alpheus Felch
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:20,123
Percentage1:50.94%
Nominee2:Stephen Vickery
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:16,316
Percentage2:41.30%
Nominee3:James G. Birney
Party3:Liberty Party (United States, 1840)
Popular Vote3:3,065
Percentage3:7.76%
Governor
Before Election:John S. Barry
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Alpheus Felch
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1845 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1845. Democratic nominee Alpheus Felch defeated Whig nominee Stephen Vickery with 50.94% of the vote.

General election

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