1839 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 1839 Michigan gubernatorial election was held from November 4, 1839 to November 5, 1839. Whig nominee William Woodbridge defeated Democrat nominee Elon Farnsworth with 51.64% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William Woodbridge, Whig
- Elon Farnsworth, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | William Woodbridge | 18,195 | 51.64 | |
| Democratic | Elon Farnsworth | 17,037 | 48.36 | |
| Total votes | 35,232 | 100 | ||
| Whig gain from Democratic | ||||
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 04, 1839". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
