1841 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 1841 Michigan gubernatorial election was held from November 1, 1841, to November 2, 1841. Democrat nominee John S. Barry defeated Whig nominee Philo C. Fuller with 55.74% of the vote.
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November 1â2, 1841
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 County results Barry: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 80â90% Fuller: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% No Data/Votes: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John S. Barry, Democratic
- Philo C. Fuller, Whig
Other candidates
- Jabez S. Fitch, Liberty
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John S. Barry | 20,993 | 55.74 | |
| Whig | Philo C. Fuller | 15,449 | 41.02 | |
| Liberty | Jabez S. Fitch | 1,223 | 3.25 | |
| Total votes | 37,665 | 100 | ||
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