| Election Name: | 1878 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Michigan |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1876 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1876 |
| Next Election: | 1880 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1880 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 1878 |
| Nominee1: | Charles Croswell |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 126,280 |
| Percentage1: | 44.66% |
| Nominee2: | Orlando M. Barnes |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 78,503 |
| Percentage2: | 27.76% |
| Nominee3: | Henry S. Smith |
| Party3: | Greenback Party |
| Popular Vote3: | 73,313 |
| Percentage3: | 25.93% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Charles Croswell |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Charles Croswell |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1878 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Incumbent Republican Charles Croswell defeated Democratic nominee Orlando M. Barnes with 44.66% of the vote.