1849 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1849 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1849. Democratic nominee John S. Barry defeated Whig nominee Flavius J. Littlejohn with 54.22% of the vote.

1849 Michigan gubernatorial election

← 1847 November 6, 1849 1851 →

Nominee John S. Barry Flavius J. Littlejohn Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 27,619 23,320 Percentage 54.22% 45.78%

County results Barry:      50–60%      60–70% Littlejohn:      50–60% No Data/Votes:

Governor before election Epaphroditus Ransom Democratic Elected Governor John S. Barry Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John S. Barry, Democratic
• Flavius J. Littlejohn, Whig

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1849^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John S. Barry	27,619	54.22
	Whig	Flavius J. Littlejohn	23,320	45.78
Total votes			50,939	100
	Democratic hold