1852 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 1852 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1852. Incumbent Democrat Robert McClelland defeated Whig nominee Zachariah Chandler with 51.07% of the vote.
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November 2, 1852
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 County results McClelland: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 80â90% Chandler: 40â50% 50â60% No Data/Votes: | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Robert McClelland, Democratic
- Zachariah Chandler, Whig
Other candidates
- Isaac P. Christiancy, Free Soil
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert McClelland (incumbent) | 42,798 | 51.07 | |
| Whig | Zachariah Chandler | 34,660 | 41.36 | |
| Free Soil | Isaac P. Christiancy | 6,350 | 7.58 | |
| Total votes | 83,808 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||