Governor Election Ballot, Free Democratic Ticket

Free Democratic Ticket – The Free Soil party nominated Edward Harris once again to head its ticket. Harris had run for governor as the Free Soil candidate in 1849, 1850 and 1851. As is the case with most third party candidates the ticket lost but did collect 533 votes. Note the slogan at the top of the ticket “Free Soil – Free Speech – Free Labor -Free Men” 13.0 cm X 7.5 cm
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