1860 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 6, 1860
 
Nominee Austin Blair John S. Barry
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 87,780 67,053
Percentage 56.69% 43.31%

Governor before election

Moses Wisner
Republican

Elected Governor

Austin Blair
Republican

The 1860 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1860. Republican nominee Austin Blair defeated Democratic nominee John S. Barry with 56.69% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1860[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Austin Blair 87,780 56.69
Democratic John S. Barry 67,053 43.31
Total votes 154,833 100
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. 125. ISBN 9780786414390.
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