1856 Michigan gubernatorial election

American state election

1856 Michigan gubernatorial election

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Nominee Kinsley S. Bingham Alpheus Felch
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 71,402 54,085
Percentage 56.90% 43.10%

Governor before election

Kinsley S. Bingham
Republican

Elected Governor

Kinsley S. Bingham
Republican

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The 1856 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1856. Incumbent Republican Kinsley S. Bingham defeated Democratic nominee Alpheus Felch with 56.90% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1856[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kinsley S. Bingham (incumbent) 71,402 56.90
Democratic Alpheus Felch 54,085 43.10
Total votes 125,487 100
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 124. ISBN 9780786414390.