Wisconsin gubernatorial election, 1853

Wisconsin gubernatorial election, 1853
Wisconsin
November 8, 1853

 
Nominee William A. Barstow Edward D. Holton Henry S. Baird
Party Democratic Republican Whig
Popular vote 30,405 21,886 3,304
Percentage 54.69% 39.37% 5.94%

Governor before election

Leonard J. Farwell
Whig

Elected Governor

William A. Barstow
Democratic

The 1853 gubernatorial election in Wisconsin was held on November 4, 1853. Democratic candidate William A. Barstow won the election with 55% of the vote, winning his first term as Governor of Wisconsin. Barstow defeated Republican Party candidate Edward D. Holton and Whig candidate Henry S. Baird.[1]

Results

Wisconsin gubernatorial election, 1853[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democrat William A. Barstow 30,405 54.69%
Republican Edward D. Holton 21,886 39.37%
Whig Henry S. Baird 3,304 5.94%
Total votes 55,595 100

References

  1. 1 2 Joint Committee on Legislative Organization, Wisconsin Legislature (2015). Wisconsin Blue Book 2015-2016. Madison, Wisconsin: Wisconsin Department of Administration. p. 699-701. ISBN 978-0-9752820-7-6.
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