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%

County results Felch:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Vickery:      40–50%      60–70% No Data/Votes:

Governor before election John S. Barry Democratic Elected Governor Alpheus Felch Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Alpheus Felch, Democratic
• Stephen Vickery, Whig

Other candidates

• James G. Birney, Liberty

Results

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