1849 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1849 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1847 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1847
Next Election:1851 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1851
Election Date:November 6, 1849
Nominee1:John S. Barry
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:27,619
Percentage1:54.22%
Nominee2:Flavius J. Littlejohn
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:23,320
Percentage2:45.78%
Governor
Before Election:Epaphroditus Ransom
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John S. Barry
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates