1856 Michigan gubernatorial election

1856 Michigan gubernatorial election

← 1854 November 4, 1856 1858 →
 
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%
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Governor before election

Kinsley S. Bingham
Republican

Elected Governor

Kinsley S. Bingham
Republican

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.