Election for governor of Pennsylvania, U.S.
1848 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election
Nominee
William F. Johnston
Morris Longstreth
Party
Whig
Democratic
Popular vote
168,522
168,225
Percentage
50.03%
49.95%
County Results
Johnston:
50-60%
60-70%
70-80%
Longstreth:
50-60%
60-70%
80-90%
Unknown/No Vote:
Governor before election
William F. Johnston
Whig
Elected Governor
William F. Johnston
Whig
The 1848 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on October 10, 1848. Incumbent Whig governor William F. Johnston , who became governor following the resignation and subsequent death of Francis R. Shunk in July 1848, defeated Democratic candidate Morris Longstreth to win a full term.
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