1856 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 4, 1856
 
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

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.
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