1852 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1852 Florida gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1852. Democratic nominee James E. Broome defeated the Whig nominee George T. Ward.[1]

1852 Florida gubernatorial election

October 4, 1852
 
Nominee James E. Broome George T. Ward
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 4,457 4,246
Percentage 51.21% 48.79%

Governor before election

Thomas Brown
Whig

Elected Governor

James E. Broome
Democratic

The Election was only decided by the slim margin of 211 votes.[2]

General election

Democratic

Whig

Results

1852 Florida gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James E. Broome 4,457 51.21%
Whig George T. Ward 4,246 48.79%

References

  1. Bernie, McGovern (2007). Florida Almanac 2007-2008. Pelican Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4556-0441-8.
  2. "Our Campaigns - FL Governor Race - Oct 04, 1852". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
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