The 1849 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1849. Democratic nominee John S. Barry defeated Whig nominee Flavius J. Littlejohn with 54.22% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John S. Barry, Democratic
  • Flavius J. Littlejohn, Whig

Results

References


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