William Henry Bissell
★ Governor
- Born
- April 25, 1811
- Died
- March 18, 1860
- Age at death
- 48
- Home state
- Illinois
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1856
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bissell111,466
Opponents125,857
1
Elections run
William Henry Bissell (1811–1860), a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1856 governor election in Illinois with 111,466 votes (46.97%), defeating William Alexander Richardson and Buckner Stith Morris.
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How many votes has William Henry Bissell received?
William Henry Bissell has received 111,466 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | GovernorIllinois | Won | 111,46646.97% | William Alexander Richardson Buckner Stith Morris |
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