1858 Michigan gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1858 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1858. Republican nominee Moses Wisner defeated Democratic nominee Charles E. Stuart with 53.77% of the vote.

1858 Michigan gubernatorial election

← 1856 November 2, 1858 1860 →
 
Nominee Moses Wisner Charles E. Stuart
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 65,201 56,067
Percentage 53.77% 46.23%

Governor before election

Kinsley S. Bingham
Republican

Elected Governor

Moses Wisner
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

Results edit

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1858[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Moses Wisner 65,201 53.77
Democratic Charles E. Stuart 56,067 46.23
Total votes 121,268 100
Republican hold

References edit

  1. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. pp. 124–125. ISBN 9780786414390.