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1843 Michigan gubernatorial election 
Summary
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.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- John S. Barry, Democratic
- Zina Pitcher, Whig[1]
Other candidates
- James G. Birney, Liberty
Results edit
| 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 edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 06, 1843". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.