Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1838
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The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1838 was between two candidates. Incumbent Governor Joseph Ritner ran as an Anti-Masonic candidate. Ritner's defeat by Democrat David R. Porter prompted the Buckshot War.
Results
Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1838[1] | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | David R. Porter | 127,821 | 51.10 | |
Anti-Masonic | Joseph Ritner | 122,325 | 48.90 | |
Total votes | 250,146 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ↑ Smull, John A. (1870). Pennsylvania Legislative Handbook. Harrisburg, PA: State of Pennsylvania. p. 207.