1852 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 1852 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1852. Incumbent Democrat Robert McClelland defeated Whig nominee Zachariah Chandler with 51.07% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Robert McClelland, Democratic
- Zachariah Chandler, Whig
Other candidates
- Isaac P. Christiancy, Free Soil
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert McClelland | 42,798 | 51.07 | |
| Whig | Zachariah Chandler | 34,660 | 41.36 | |
| Free Soil | Isaac P. Christiancy | 6,350 | 7.58 | |
| Total votes | 83,808 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 02, 1852". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
