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.

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1856 Michigan gubernatorial election

← 1854 November 4, 1856 1858 â†’

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

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