1857 Mississippi gubernatorial election

1857 Mississippi gubernatorial election
October 5, 1857
McWillie 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%	Yerger 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election; John J. McRae; Democratic	Elected Governor ; William McWillie; Democratic

The 1857 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on October 5, 1857, in order to elect the Governor of Mississippi. Former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 3rd district William McWillie defeated the American Party nominee Edward M. Yerger.