1851 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The 1851 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on October 14, 1851. Incumbent governor William F. Johnston, a Whig, was a candidate for re-election but was narrowly defeated by Democratic candidate William Bigler.

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1851 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

← 1848 October 14, 1851 (1851-10-14) 1854 â†’

Nominee William Bigler William F. Johnston Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 186,489 178,034 Percentage 50.9% 48.6%

County results Bigler:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Johnston:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Unknown/No Vote:

Governor before election William F. Johnston Whig Elected Governor William Bigler Democratic

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