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 County results McClelland: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100% Gidley: 50–60% 70–80% No Data/Votes: | |||||||||||||||||
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The1851 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1851.Democratic nomineeRobert McClelland defeatedWhig nomineeTownsend E. Gidley with 58.50% of the vote.
Major party candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert McClelland | 23,827 | 58.50 | |
| Whig | Townsend E. Gidley | 16,901 | 41.50 | |
| Total votes | 40,728 | 100 | ||
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