1848 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1848 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
Country:Pennsylvania
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1847 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1847
Next Election:1851 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
Next Year:1851
Image1:W F Johnston.jpg
Nominee1:William F. Johnston
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:168,522
Percentage1:50.03%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Morris Longstreth
Popular Vote2:168,225
Percentage2:49.95%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:William F. Johnston
Before Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Election:William F. Johnston
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1848 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on October 10, 1848. Incumbent Whig governor William F. Johnston, who became governor following the resignation and subsequent death of Francis R. Shunk in July 1848, narrowly defeated Democratic candidate Morris Longstreth by 297 votes, to win a full term.