California gubernatorial election, 1857

California gubernatorial election, 1857
September 2, 1857

 
Nominee John B. Weller Edward Stanly George Washington Bowie
Party Democratic Republican American
Popular vote 53,122 21,040 19,481
Percentage 56.71 22.46 20.80

Governor before election

J. Neely Johnson
American

Elected Governor

John B. Weller
Democratic

The 1857 California gubernatorial election was held on September 2, 1857 to elect the governor of California.

Results

California gubernatorial election, 1857[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John B. Weller[2] 53,122 56.71
Republican Edward Stanly 21,040 22.46
American George Washington Bowie 19,481 20.80
Other Write-ins 29 0.03
Total votes 93,672 100
Democratic gain from American

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - CA Governor Race - Sep 02, 1857". Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  2. Also a member of the Lecompton Democrat faction.
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