1854 Michigan gubernatorial election

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.

1854 Michigan gubernatorial election

← 1852 November 7, 1854 1856 →
 
Nominee Kinsley S. Bingham John S. Barry
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 43,652 38,686
Percentage 53.02% 46.98%

County results
Bingham:     50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90%
Barry:     50–60%      70–80%      >90%
     No Votes

Governor before election

Andrew Parsons
Democratic

Elected Governor

Kinsley S. Bingham
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

Results

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Michigan gubernatorial election, 1854[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kinsley S. Bingham 43,652 53.02
Democratic John S. Barry 38,686 46.98
Total votes 82,338 100
Republican gain from Democratic

References

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  1. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 124. ISBN 9780786414390.