1852 Florida gubernatorial election

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1852 Florida gubernatorial election

← 1848 October 4, 1852 1856 →
  Florida Governor James E. Broome.jpg George T Ward.jpg
Nominee James E. Broome George T. Ward
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 4,457 4,246
Percentage 51.21% 48.79%

Governor before election

Thomas Brown
Whig

Elected Governor

James E. Broome
Democratic

The 1852 Florida gubernatorial election was held on October 4, 1852. Democratic nominee James E. Broome defeated the Whig nominee George T. Ward.[1]

The Election was only decided by the slim margin of 211 votes.[2]

General election[]

Candidates[]

Democratic[]

  • James E . Broome

Whig[]

  • George T. Ward

Results[]

1852 Florida gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James E. Broome 4,457 51.21%
Whig George T. Ward 4,246 48.79%

References[]

  1. ^ Bernie, McGovern (2007). Florida Almanac 2007-2008. Pelican Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4556-0441-8.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - FL Governor Race - Oct 04, 1852". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
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