1847 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The 1847 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on October 12, 1847. Incumbent Democratic governor Francis R. Shunk defeated Whig candidate James Irvin to win re-election.

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1847 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

← 1844 October 12, 1847 (1847-10-12) 1848 â†’

Nominee Francis R. Shunk James Irvin Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 146,081 128,148 Percentage 50.8% 44.6%

County Results Shunk:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Irvin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Francis R. Shunk Democratic Elected Governor Francis R. Shunk Democratic

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