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1860 Michigan gubernatorial election

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1860 Michigan gubernatorial election

1858 November 6, 1860 1862
Nominee Austin Blair John S. Barry
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 87,780 67,053
Percentage 56.69% 43.31%

County results
Blair:50–60%60–70%70–80%
Barry:50–60%60–70%70–80%
No Date/Vote:

Governor before election

Moses Wisner
Republican

Elected Governor

Austin Blair
Republican

The1860 Michigan gubernatorial electionwas held on November 6, 1860.RepublicannomineeAustin BlairdefeatedDemocraticnomineeJohn S. Barrywith 56.69% of the vote.

General election[edit]

Candidates[edit]

Major party candidates

Results[edit]

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1860[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Austin Blair 87,780 56.69
Democratic John S. Barry 67,053 43.31
Total votes 154,833 100
Republicanhold

References[edit]

  1. ^Dubin, Michael J. (2003).United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County.Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 125.ISBN9780786414390.