1853 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1853 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1853, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Democratic nominee and incumbent lieutenant governor Samuel Purdy defeated Whig nominee Henry Eno.[1]
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October 8, 1853
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General election
On election day, October 8, 1853, Democratic nominee Samuel Purdy won re-election by a margin of 11,530 votes against his opponent Whig nominee Henry Eno, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Purdy was sworn in for his second term on January 8, 1854.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Samuel Purdy (incumbent) | 44,498 | 57.44 | |
| Whig | Henry Eno | 32,968 | 42.56 | |
| Total votes | 77,466 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||