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The 1853 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 8 October 1853 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Democratic nominee and incumbent lieutenant governor Samuel Purdy defeated Whig nominee Henry Eno.[1]
General election
On election day, 8 October 1853, Democratic nominee Samuel Purdy won re-election by a margin of 11,530 votes against his opponent Whig nominee Henry Eno, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Purdy was sworn in for his second term on 8 January 1854.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Samuel Purdy (incumbent) | 44,498 | 57.44 | |
| Whig | Henry Eno | 32,968 | 42.56 | |
| Total votes | 77,466 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "October 8, 1853". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ "CA Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 13, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
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