1851 Michigan gubernatorial election

1851 Michigan gubernatorial election

← 1849 November 4, 1851 1852 →
 
Nominee Robert McClelland Townsend E. Gidley
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 23,827 16,901
Percentage 58.50% 41.50%

County results
McClelland:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Gidley:      50–60%      70–80%
No Data/Votes:      

Governor before election

John S. Barry
Democratic

Elected Governor

Robert McClelland
Democratic

The 1851 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1851. Democratic nominee Robert McClelland defeated Whig nominee Townsend E. Gidley with 58.50% of the vote.