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Election for governor of Pennsylvania, U.S.
1847 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
Nominee
Francis R. Shunk
James Irvin
Party
Democratic
Whig
Popular vote
146,081
128,148
Percentage
50.8%
44.6%
County Results
Shunk:
40-50%
50-60%
60-70%
70-80%
80-90%
Irvin:
40-50%
50-60%
60-70%
70-80%
Unknown/No Vote:
Governor before election
Francis R. Shunk
Democratic
Elected Governor
Francis R. Shunk
Democratic
The 1847 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on October 12, 1847. Incumbent Democratic governor Francis R. Shunk defeated Whig candidate James Irvin to win re-election.
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