1841 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

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

1841 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

← 1838 October 12, 1841 (1841-10-12) 1844 →

Nominee David R. Porter John Banks Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 136,504 113,473 Percentage 54.44% 45.25%

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

Results

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1841^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	David R. Porter (incumbent)	136,504	54.44
	Whig	John Banks	113,473	45.25
	Liberty	Francis Julius LeMoyne	763	0.30
	N/A	Others	23	0.01
Total votes			250,763	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.