American state election
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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 theββvote.
General electionβ»
Candidatesβ»
Major party candidates
- Kinsley S. Bingham, Republican
- Alpheus Felch, Democratic
Resultsβ»
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 |
Referencesβ»
- ^ Dubin, "Michael J." (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by, State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 124. ISBN 9780786414390.