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. RepresentativeFrederick 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.[2]
^Tinkcom, Harry Marlin. 1950. The Republicans and Federalists in Pennsylvania: 1790-1801. Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, p. 138