1843 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 1843 Michigan gubernatorial election was held from November 6, 1843 to November 7, 1843. Incumbent Democrat John S. Barry defeated Whig nominee Zina Pitcher with 54.76% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John S. Barry, Democratic
- Zina Pitcher, Whig[1]
Other candidates
- James G. Birney, Liberty
Results
| Michigan gubernatorial election, 1843[2] | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | John S. Barry (incumbent) | 21,392 | 54.76 | |
| Whig | Zina Pitcher | 14,899 | 38.14 | |
| Liberty | James G. Birney | 2,776 | 7.11 | |
| Total votes | 39,067 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
