1858 Michigan gubernatorial election

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

← 1856November 2, 18581860 →
 
NomineeMoses WisnerCharles E. Stuart
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote65,20156,067
Percentage53.77%46.23%

Governor before election

Kinsley S. Bingham
Republican

Elected Governor

Moses Wisner
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

Results

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Michigan gubernatorial election, 1858[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanMoses Wisner 65,201 53.77
DemocraticCharles E. Stuart56,06746.23
Total votes121,268 100
Republican hold

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. pp. 124–125. ISBN 9780786414390.