1862 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1862 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1860 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1860
Next Election:1864 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1864
Election Date:November 4, 1862
Nominee1:Austin Blair
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:68,716
Percentage1:52.53%
Nominee2:Byron G. Stout
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:62,102
Percentage2:47.47%
Governor
Before Election:Austin Blair
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Austin Blair
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates