1845 Michigan gubernatorial election

1845 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 4, 1845

Nominee Alpheus Felch Stephen Vickery James G. Birney Party Democratic Whig Liberty Popular vote 20,123 16,316 3,065 Percentage 50.94% 41.30% 7.76%

County results Felch:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Vickery:      40–50%      60–70% No Data/Votes:

Governor before election John S. Barry Democratic Elected Governor Alpheus Felch Democratic

The 1845 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1845. Democratic nominee Alpheus Felch defeated Whig nominee Stephen Vickery with 50.94% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Alpheus Felch, Democratic
• Stephen Vickery, Whig

Other candidates

• James G. Birney, Liberty

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1845

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Alpheus Felch	20,123	50.94
	Whig	Stephen Vickery	16,316	41.30
	Liberty	James G. Birney	3,065	7.76
Total votes			39,504	100
	Democratic hold