1856 Florida gubernatorial election

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1856 Florida gubernatorial election

← 1852 October 6, 1856 1860 →
  Florida Governor Madison S. Perry.jpg Florida Governor David S. Walker.jpg
Nominee Madison S. Perry David S. Walker
Party Democratic Know Nothing
Alliance Whig
Popular vote 6,214 5,894
Percentage 51.32% 48.68%

Governor before election

James E. Broome
Democratic

Elected Governor

Madison S. Perry
Democratic

The 1856 Florida gubernatorial election was held on October 6, 1856. Democratic Nominee Madison S. Perry defeated Know Nothing candidate David S. Walker.[1]

The Election was decided by 320 votes.[2]

General election[]

Candidates[]

Democratic[]

  • Madison S. Perry

Whig[]

  • David S. Walker

Results[]

1856 Florida gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Madison S. Perry 6,214 51.32%
Know Nothing David S. Walker 5,894 48.68%

References[]

  1. ^ Bernie, McGovern (2007). Florida Almanac 2007-2008. Pelican Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4556-0441-8.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - FL Governor Race - Oct 06, 1856". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 19, 2021.


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