1861 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1861 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1861, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. Republican nominee Edward Salomon defeated Democratic nominee and former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly Henry M. Billings and independent candidate and former county Judge of Walworth County, Wisconsin William C. Allen.[1][2]
November 5, 1861
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General election
On election day, November 5, 1861, Republican nominee Edward Salomon won the election by a margin of 5,491 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Henry M. Billings, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Salomon was sworn in as the 8th lieutenant governor of Wisconsin on January 6, 1862.[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Union | Edward Salomon | 49,605 | 50.04 | |
| Democratic | Henry M. Billings | 44,114 | 44.50 | |
| Independent | William C. Allen | 5,131 | 5.18 | |
| Scattering | 275 | 0.28 | ||
| Total votes | 99,125 | 100.00 | ||
| National Union hold | ||||