1841 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

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1841 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
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  1838 October 12, 1841 (1841-10-12) 1844  
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Nominee David R. Porter John Banks
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote136,504113,473
Percentage54.44%45.25%

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County Results
Porter:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%     80-90%
Banks:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%

Governor before election

David R. Porter
Democratic

Elected Governor

David R. Porter
Democratic

The 1841 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election was between two candidates. Incumbent Governor David R. Porter ran for the Democratic Party, and defeated John Banks.

Results

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1841 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic David R. Porter (incumbent) 136,504 54.44
Whig John Banks 113,47345.25
Liberty Francis Julius LeMoyne 7630.30
N/AOthers230.01
Total votes250,763 100.00

References

  1. Miller, Herman P; Baker, W. Harry, eds. (1911). Smull's Legislative Handbook and Manual of the State of Pennsylvania. Harrisburg: State of Pennsylvania. p. 542. hdl:2027/mdp.39015078603340.