1867 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election

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1867 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election

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November 5, 1867
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NomineeWyman SpoonerGilbert H. Park
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote73,41968,996
Percentage51.55%48.44%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Wyman Spooner
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Wyman Spooner
Republican

The 1867 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1867, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Wyman Spooner defeated Democratic nominee Gilbert H. Park. This election marked the first time in the state's history a lieutenant governor was elected to a third term.

General election

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On election day, November 5, 1867, incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Wyman Spooner won re-election by a margin of 4,423 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Gilbert H. Park, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Spooner was sworn in for his third term on January 6, 1868.[1]

Results

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Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1867
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanWyman Spooner (incumbent) 73,419 51.55
DemocraticGilbert H. Park68,99648.44
Scattering100.01
Total votes142,425 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "1867 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Wisconsin". uselectionatlas.org. May 31, 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-06.

    1867 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election

    November 5, 1867
     
    NomineeWyman SpoonerGilbert H. Park
    PartyRepublicanDemocratic
    Popular vote73,41968,996
    Percentage51.55%48.44%

    Lieutenant Governor before election

    Wyman Spooner
    Republican

    Elected Lieutenant Governor

    Wyman Spooner
    Republican

    The 1867 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1867, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Wyman Spooner defeated Democratic nominee Gilbert H. Park. This election marked the first time in the state's history a lieutenant governor was elected to a third term.

    General election

    On election day, November 5, 1867, incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Wyman Spooner won re-election by a margin of 4,423 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Gilbert H. Park, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Spooner was sworn in for his third term on January 6, 1868.[1]

    Results

    Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1867
    PartyCandidateVotes%
    RepublicanWyman Spooner (incumbent) 73,419 51.55
    DemocraticGilbert H. Park68,99648.44
    Scattering100.01
    Total votes142,425 100.00
    Republican hold

    References

    1. ^ "1867 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Wisconsin". uselectionatlas.org. May 31, 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
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