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The 1853 California gubernatorial election was held on September 7, 1853 to elect the governor of California. Incumbent governor John Bigler successfully ran for reelection, winning over Whig nominee William Waldo in a close race.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John Bigler | 38,940 | 50.97 | |
| Whig | William Waldo | 37,454 | 49.03 | |
| Total votes | 76,394 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - CA Governor Race - Sep 07, 1853". Retrieved April 25, 2016.
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