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 County results Whiteaker: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90% Barnum: 50–60% 60–70% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The1858 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on June 7, 1858, to elect the firstgovernor in anticipation ofOregon statehood. With the stateDemocratic Party split into factions driven by personal rivalry and state government influence, the election matched insurgent E. M. Barnum against establishment candidateJohn Whiteaker, who won. TheRepublican Party first nominated John Denny, but he later withdrew in favor of the insurgent Democrat, whom the party hoped to win over to the Republicans.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Whiteaker | 5,134 | 54.93 | |
| Democratic | E. M. Barnum | 4,213 | 45.07 | |
| Total votes | 9,347 | 100 | ||
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