1851 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 1851 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1851. Democratic nominee Robert McClelland defeated Whig nominee Townsend E. Gridley with 58.50% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Robert McClelland, Democratic
- Townsend E. Gridley, Whig
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Robert McClelland | 23,827 | 58.50 | |
Whig | Townsend E. Gridley | 16,901 | 41.50 | |
Total votes | 40,728 | 100 | ||
Democratic hold |
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 04, 1851". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.