1879 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election

1879 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election
November 4, 1879
 
Nominee James M. Bingham George H. King William L. Utley
Party Republican Democratic Greenback
Popular vote 101,097 74,437 12,976
Percentage 53.50% 39.39% 6.87%
Lieutenant Governor before election

James M. Bingham
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

James M. Bingham
Republican

The 1879 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1879, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor James M. Bingham defeated Democratic nominee George H. King and Greenback nominee and former Adjutant General of Wisconsin William L. Utley.

General election

On election day, November 4, 1879, incumbent Republican lieutenant governor James M. Bingham won re-election by a margin of 26,660 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee George H. King, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Bingham was sworn in for his second term on January 5, 1880.[1]

Results

Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1879
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James M. Bingham (incumbent) 101,097 53.50
Democratic George H. King 74,437 39.39
Greenback William L. Utley 12,976 6.87
Scattering 448 0.24
Total votes 188,958 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "1879 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Wisconsin". uselectionatlas.org. May 31, 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
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