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The1853 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1853, in order to elect thelieutenant governor of California.Democratic nominee andincumbent lieutenant governorSamuel Purdy defeatedWhig nominee Henry Eno.[1]
On election day, October 8, 1853,Democratic nomineeSamuel Purdy won re-election by a margin of 11,530 votes against his opponentWhig nominee Henry Eno, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Purdy was sworn in for his second term on January 8, 1854.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Samuel Purdy (incumbent) | 44,498 | 57.44 | |
| Whig | Henry Eno | 32,968 | 42.56 | |
| Total votes | 77,466 | 100.00 | ||
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