1854 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 1854 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1854. Republican nominee Kinsley S. Bingham defeated Democratic nominee John S. Barry with 53.02% of the vote.
November 7, 1854
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County results Bingham: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% >90% Barry: 50â60% 70â80% >90% No Votes | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Kinsley S. Bingham, Republican
- John S. Barry, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Kinsley S. Bingham | 43,652 | 53.02 | |
| Democratic | John S. Barry | 38,686 | 46.98 | |
| Total votes | 82,338 | 100 | ||
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