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1854 Michigan gubernatorial election

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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

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.

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.