1845 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1845 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1845. Democratic nominee Alpheus Felch defeated Whig nominee Stephen Vickery with 50.94% of the vote.

1845 Michigan gubernatorial election

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Nominee Alpheus Felch Stephen Vickery James G. Birney
Party Democratic Whig Liberty
Popular vote 20,123 16,316 3,065
Percentage 50.94% 41.30% 7.76%

Governor before election

John S. Barry
Democratic

Elected Governor

Alpheus Felch
Democratic

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results edit

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1845[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alpheus Felch 20,123 50.94
Whig Stephen Vickery 16,316 41.30
Liberty James G. Birney 3,065 7.76
Total votes 39,504 100
Democratic hold

References edit

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 04, 1845". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.