1858 Delaware gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1858 Delaware gubernatorial election
Country:Delaware
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1854 Delaware gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1854
Next Election:1862 Delaware gubernatorial election
Next Year:1862
Election Date:November 2, 1858
Image1:William Burton (governor).jpg
Nominee1:William Burton
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:6,941
Percentage1:52.64%
Nominee2:James S. Buckmaster
Party2 Name:no
Party2:People's Party
Popular Vote2:6,244
Percentage2:47.36%
Map Size:210px
Governor
Before Election:Peter F. Causey
Before Party:Know Nothing
After Election:William Burton
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1858 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1858. Incumbent Know Nothing Governor Peter F. Causey was unable to seek re-election. His 1854 opponent, William Burton, once again ran as the Democratic nominee. James S. Buckmaster, the former State Treasurer, ran as the People's Party candidate. Burton narrowly defeated Buckmaster to win back the governorship for the Democratic Party.[1]

General election

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Conrad, Henry C.. 1908. History of the State of Delaware: From the Earliest Settlements to the Year 1907. 1. Lancaster, Pa.. Wickersham Company, Printers and Binders. 194–95.