1870 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1870 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1868 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1868
Next Election:1872 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1872
Election Date:November 1, 1870
Nominee1:Henry P. Baldwin
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:100,176
Percentage1:53.71%
Nominee2:Charles C. Comstock
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:83,391
Percentage2:44.71%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Henry P. Baldwin
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Henry P. Baldwin
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1870 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 1, 1870. Incumbent Republican Henry P. Baldwin defeated Democratic nominee Charles C. Comstock with 53.71% of the vote.

General election

Candidates