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The 1847 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on October 12, 1847. Incumbent Democratic governor Francis R. Shunk defeated Whig candidate James Irvin to win re-election.

Results

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1847[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Francis R. Shunk (incumbent) 146,081 50.84
Whig James Irvin 128,148 44.60
Know Nothing Eman C. Reigart 11,247 3.91
Liberty Francis Julius LeMoyne 1,861 0.65
Write-in Abijah Morrison 3 0.00
N/A Others 3 0.00
Total votes 287,343 100.00

References

  1. ^ "PA Governor General Election". OurCampaigns. Retrieved May 2, 2013.