1799 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1799 was between two candidates. Incumbent governor Thomas Mifflin was not running. The race was between Federalist U.S. Senator James Ross and Democratic-Republican Thomas McKean. The retired Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, McKean was a Federalist and a Mifflin ally, as both supported strong state executive power but rejected the domestic policies of the national government.

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1799

November 5, 1799

Nominee Thomas McKean James Ross Party Democratic-Republican Federalist Popular vote 37,244 32,643 Percentage 53.29% 46.71%

County Results McKean:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90% Ross:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%

Governor before election Thomas Mifflin Democratic-Republican Elected Governor Thomas McKean Democratic-Republican

Results

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1799[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-Republican	Thomas McKean	37,244	53.29
	Federalist	James Ross	32,643	46.71
Total votes			69,887	100.00

References

1. Miller, Herman P; Baker, W. Harry (1911). Smull's Legislative Handbook and Manual of the State of Pennsylvania. Harrisburg: State of Pennsylvania. p. 542.

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