1852 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 2, 1852
 
Nominee Robert McClelland Zachariah Chandler Isaac P. Christiancy
Party Democratic Whig Free Soil
Popular vote 42,798 34,660 6,350
Percentage 51.07% 41.36% 7.58%

Governor before election

Robert McClelland
Democratic

Elected Governor

Robert McClelland
Democratic

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1852[1]
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

  1. Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 123. ISBN 9780786414390.
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