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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

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