1857 Mississippi gubernatorial election|
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County results
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McWillie
50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
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Yerger
50–60% 60–70%
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The 1857 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on October 5, 1857, in order to elect the Governor of Mississippi. Former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 3rd district William McWillie defeated the American Party nominee Edward M. Yerger.[1][2]
General election
On election day, October 5, 1857, William McWillie won the election by a margin of 13,282 votes against his opponent Edward M. Yerger. Thus retaining Democratic control of the office, he was sworn in as the 22nd governor of Mississippi on November 16, 1857.[3]
Results
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