1860 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1860 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1860. Republican nominee Austin Blair defeated Democratic nominee John S. Barry with 56.69% of the vote.

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%

Governor before election

Moses Wisner
Republican

Elected Governor

Austin Blair
Republican

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
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. p. 125. ISBN 9780786414390.