1856 Michigan gubernatorial election

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.

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1856
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

Elections in Michigan

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Results
Michigan gubernatorial election, 1856[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kinsley S. Bingham 71,402 56.90
Democratic Alpheus Felch 54,085 43.10
Total votes 125,487 100
Republican hold
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References
  1. "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 04, 1856". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
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