November 5, 1844 (1844-11-05) 1847 → 50.3% 48.9% | 160,322 156,040 Start date November 5, 1844 | |
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Winner Francis R Shunk | ||
The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1844 occurred on November 5, 1844. Incumbent Democratic governor David R. Porter was not a candidate for re-election. Democratic candidate Francis R. Shunk defeated Whig candidate Joseph Markle to become Governor of Pennsylvania.
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