1851 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1851 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on September 3, 1851, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Democratic nominee and former Mayor of Stockton Samuel Purdy defeated Whig nominee Drury P. Baldwin.[1]
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September 3, 1851
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General election
On election day, September 3, 1851, Democratic nominee Samuel Purdy won the election by a margin of 3,717 votes against his opponent Whig nominee Drury P. Baldwin, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Purdy was sworn in as the 3rd lieutenant governor of California on January 8, 1852.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Samuel Purdy | 23,373 | 54.32 | |
| Whig | Drury P. Baldwin | 19,656 | 45.68 | |
| Total votes | 43,029 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||