Election Name: | 1860 Michigan gubernatorial election |
Country: | Michigan |
Type: | Presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1858 Michigan gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1858 |
Next Election: | 1862 Michigan gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1862 |
Election Date: | November 6, 1860 |
Nominee1: | Austin Blair |
Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 87,780 |
Percentage1: | 56.69% |
Nominee2: | John S. Barry |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 67,053 |
Percentage2: | 43.31% |
Map Size: | 300px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | Moses Wisner |
Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
After Election: | Austin Blair |
After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
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.
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