December 22, 1849
Elected by Legislature Election
| Surveyor General | |||
| William R. Bassham | Nonpartisan | 2.1% | Loss |
| William M. Eddy | Nonpartisan | 31.9% | Loss |
| Owen P. Sutton | Nonpartisan | 8.5% | Loss |
| Charles J. Whiting | Nonpartisan | 57.4% | Win |
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