1847 Michigan gubernatorial election

1847 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 2, 1847
 
Nominee Epaphroditus Ransom James M. Edmunds Chester Gurney
Party Democratic Whig Liberty
Popular vote 24,639 18,990 2,585
Percentage 53.32% 41.09% 5.59%

County results
Ransom:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%
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Governor before election

William L. Greenly
Democratic

Elected Governor

Epaphroditus Ransom
Democratic

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.