1857 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1857 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 2 September 1857 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Democratic nominee and incumbent member of the California State Senate Joseph Walkup defeated Know Nothing nominee J. A. Raymond and Republican nominee David W. Cheesman.

1857 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

2 September 1857

Nominee Joseph Walkup J. A. Raymond David W. Cheesman Party Democratic Know Nothing Republican Popular vote 57,336 19,718 16,800 Percentage 61.09% 21.01% 17.90%

County results Walkup:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Cheesman:     40-50% No Data

Lieutenant Governor before election Robert M. Anderson Know Nothing Elected Lieutenant Governor Joseph Walkup Democratic

General election

On election day, 2 September 1857, Democratic nominee Joseph Walkup won the election by a margin of 37,618 votes against his foremost opponent Know Nothing nominee J. A. Raymond, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Walkup was sworn in as the 5th lieutenant governor of California on 8 January 1858.

Results

California lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1857

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Joseph Walkup	57,336	61.09
	Know Nothing	J. A. Raymond	19,718	21.01
	Republican	David W. Cheesman	16,800	17.90
Total votes			93,854	100.00
	Democratic gain from Know Nothing