1793 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1793 occurred on November 5, 1793. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Thomas Mifflin sought re-election to another term, defeating Federalist candidate and U.S. Representative Frederick Muhlenberg. Muhlenberg only won 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.[1]
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County Results
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Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | Thomas Mifflin | 20,479 | 65.43 | |
Federalist | Frederick Muhlenberg | 10,803 | 34.51 | |
Independent | Alexander McDowell | 8 | 0.03 | |
N/A | Others | 11 | 0.04 | |
Total votes | 31,301 | 100.00 |
References
- Tinkcom, Harry Marlin. 1950. The Republicans and Federalists in Pennsylvania: 1790-1801. Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, p. 138
- "PA Governor General Election". OurCampaigns. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- "Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Election Returns 1793". House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
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