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The 1847 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1847. Democratic nominee Epaphroditus Ransom defeated Whig nominee James M. Edmunds with 53.32% of the vote.
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The 1847 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1847. Democratic nominee Epaphroditus Ransom defeated Whig nominee James M. Edmunds with 53.32% of the vote.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Epaphroditus Ransom | 24,639 | 53.32 | |
| Whig | James M. Edmunds | 18,990 | 41.09 | |
| Liberty | Chester Gurney | 2,585 | 5.59 | |
| Total votes | 46,214 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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