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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 County results McClelland: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 80–90% Chandler: 40–50% 50–60% No Data/Votes: | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
editCandidates
editMajor party candidates
- Robert McClelland, Democratic
- Zachariah Chandler, Whig
Other candidates
- Isaac P. Christiancy, Free Soil
Results
edit| 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 | ||||
References
edit- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 123. ISBN 9780786414390.