1793 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The 1793 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on October 8, 1793. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Thomas Mifflin sought re-election to another term, defeating Federalist candidate and U.S. Representative Frederick Muhlenberg. Muhlenberg won only two counties: York and Bedford. However, Mifflin's 2-1 vote margin was down from his 10-1 victory margin in the 1790 gubernatorial election.

1793 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

October 8, 1793 (1793-10-08)
 
Candidate Thomas Mifflin Frederick Muhlenberg
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 20,479 10,803
Percentage 65.4% 34.5%

County Results


Mifflin:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%
Muhlenberg:      50-60%

     60-70%

Governor before election

Thomas Mifflin
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas Mifflin
Democratic-Republican

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