1862 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1862 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1862. Incumbent Republican Austin Blair defeated Democratic nominee Byron G. Stout with 52.53% of the vote.

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1862

November 4, 1862
 
Nominee Austin Blair Byron G. Stout
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 68,716 62,102
Percentage 52.53% 47.47%

Governor before election

Austin Blair
Republican

Elected Governor

Austin Blair
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1862[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Austin Blair 68,716 52.53
Democratic Byron G. Stout 62,102 47.47
Total votes 130,818 100
Republican hold

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 04, 1862". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
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