1859 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1859 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1859, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. Republican nominee and former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly Butler Noble defeated Democratic nominee Alexander S. Palmer. This election marked the first time Democrats lost control over this office since it was established in 1848.
November 8, 1859
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General election
On election day, November 8, 1859, Republican nominee Butler Noble won the election by a margin of 6,547 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Alexander S. Palmer, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor for the first time. Noble was sworn in as the 7th lieutenant governor of Wisconsin on January 2, 1860.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Butler Noble | 59,606 | 52.87 | |
| Democratic | Alexander S. Palmer | 53,059 | 47.06 | |
| Scattering | 72 | 0.07 | ||
| Total votes | 112,737 | 100.00 | ||
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