1839 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1839 Michigan gubernatorial election was held from November 4, 1839 to November 5, 1839. Whig nominee William Woodbridge defeated Democrat nominee Elon Farnsworth with 51.64% of the vote.

1839 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 4–5, 1839
 
Nominee William Woodbridge Elon Farnsworth
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 18,195 17,037
Percentage 51.64% 48.36%

County results
Woodbridge:      50–60%      60–70%
Farnsworth:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Stevens T. Mason
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Woodbridge
Whig

This was the most recent election in which neither a Republican or Democrat won.

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