| Election Name: | 1856 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Michigan |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1854 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1854 |
| Next Election: | 1858 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1858 |
| Election Date: | November 4, 1856 |
| Nominee1: | Kinsley S. Bingham |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 71,402 |
| Percentage1: | 56.90% |
| Nominee2: | Alpheus Felch |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 54,085 |
| Percentage2: | 43.10% |
| Map Size: | 300px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Kinsley S. Bingham |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Kinsley S. Bingham |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1856 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1856. Incumbent Republican Kinsley S. Bingham defeated Democratic nominee Alpheus Felch with 56.90% of the vote.
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