1856 Michigan gubernatorial election
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![]() County results Bingham: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Felch: 50–60% 60–70% No Date/Vote: | |||||||||||||||||
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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
- Kinsley S. Bingham, Republican
- Alpheus Felch, Democratic
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Kinsley S. Bingham (incumbent) | 71,402 | 56.90 | |
Democratic | Alpheus Felch | 54,085 | 43.10 | |
Total votes | 125,487 | 100 | ||
Republican hold |
References
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 124. ISBN 9780786414390.