November 6, 1838 (1838-11-06) 1841 → 51.1% 48.9% | 127,821 122,325 Start date November 6, 1838 | |
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Winner David R Porter | ||
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.
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