1848 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

1848 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
October 10, 1848 (1848-10-10)
 
Nominee William F. Johnston Morris Longstreth
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 168,522 168,225
Percentage 50.03% 49.95%
County Results


Johnston:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Longstreth:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%
Unknown/No Vote:

     
Governor before election

William F. Johnston
Whig

Elected Governor

William F. Johnston
Whig

The 1848 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on October 10, 1848. Incumbent Whig governor William F. Johnston, who became governor following the resignation and subsequent death of Francis R. Shunk in July 1848, narrowly defeated Democratic candidate Morris Longstreth by 297 votes, to win a full term.

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