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.

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%

County results Bingham:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Felch:      50–60%      60–70% No Date/Vote:

Governor before election Kinsley S. Bingham Republican Elected Governor Kinsley S. Bingham Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Kinsley S. Bingham, Republican
• Alpheus Felch, Democratic

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.