1852 Michigan gubernatorial election

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.

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1852

November 2, 1852
 
Nominee Robert McClelland Zachariah Chandler
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 42,798 34,660
Percentage 51.07% 41.36%

Governor before election

Robert McClelland
Democratic

Elected Governor

Robert McClelland
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1852[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert McClelland 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. "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 02, 1852". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
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