1857 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1857 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1857. Republican Party candidate Alexander Randall narrowly prevailed, defeating Democratic candidate James B. Cross by a margin of just 454 votes.

1857 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
November 3, 1857
 
Nominee Alexander W. Randall James B. Cross
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 44,693 44,239
Percentage 49.63% 49.12%

County results
Randall:      50–60%      60–70%      70–100%
Cross:      50–60%      60–70%      70–100%      80–90%

Governor before election

Coles Bashford
Republican

Elected Governor

Alexander W. Randall
Republican

Incumbent Governor Coles Bashford declined to seek re-election.

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