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1856 Michigan gubernatorial election 
Summary
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.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- Kinsley S. Bingham, Republican
- Alpheus Felch, Democratic
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kinsley S. Bingham (incumbent) | 71,402 | 56.90 | |
| Democratic | Alpheus Felch | 54,085 | 43.10 | |
| Total votes | 125,487 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||