1847 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1847 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1847. Democratic nominee Epaphroditus Ransom defeated Whig nominee James M. Edmunds with 53.32% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates Other candidates
 * Epaphroditus Ransom, Democratic
 * James M. Edmunds, Whig
 * Chester Gurney, Liberty