1851 California gubernatorial election

The 1851 California gubernatorial election was held on September 3, 1851 to elect the governor of California.

1851 California gubernatorial election

September 3, 1851

Nominee John Bigler Pierson B. Reading Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 23,175 22,732 Percentage 50.48% 49.51%

Governor before election John McDougall Democratic Elected Governor John Bigler Democratic

During the 1851 convention, the Democratic Party refused to renominate incumbent John McDougall as the party's choice for governor. Instead, state Democrats nominated Assembly Speaker John Bigler.

Results

California gubernatorial election, 1851[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Bigler	23,175	50.48
	Whig	Pierson B. Reading	22,732	49.51
Total votes			45,907	100
	Democratic hold

References

1. "Our Campaigns - CA Governor Race - Sep 03, 1851". Retrieved April 25, 2016.