1849 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 1849 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1849. Democratic nominee John S. Barry defeated Whig nominee Flavius J. Littlejohn with 54.22% of the vote.
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November 6, 1849
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 County results Barry: 50â60% 60â70% Littlejohn: 50â60% No Data/Votes: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John S. Barry, Democratic
- Flavius J. Littlejohn, Whig
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John S. Barry | 27,619 | 54.22 | |
| Whig | Flavius J. Littlejohn | 23,320 | 45.78 | |
| Total votes | 50,939 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||