1841 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The 1841 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election was between two candidates. Incumbent Governor David R. Porter ran for the Democratic Party, and defeated John Banks.

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1841 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

← 1838 October 12, 1841 (1841-10-12) 1844 â†’

Nominee David R. Porter John Banks Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 136,504 113,473 Percentage 54.44% 45.25%

County Results Porter:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Banks:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election David R. Porter Democratic Elected Governor David R. Porter Democratic

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