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The1849 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1849.Democratic nomineeJohn S. Barry defeatedWhig nomineeFlavius J. Littlejohn with 54.22% of the vote.
Major party candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John S. Barry | 27,619 | 54.22 | |
| Whig | Flavius J. Littlejohn | 23,320 | 45.78 | |
| Total votes | 50,939 | 100 | ||
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