1886 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1886 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1884 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1884
Next Election:1888 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1888
Election Date:November 2, 1886
Nominee1:Cyrus G. Luce
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:181,474
Percentage1:47.65%
Nominee2:George L. Yaple
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:174,042
Percentage2:45.69%
Nominee3:Samuel Dickie
Party3:Prohibition Party
Popular Vote3:25,179
Percentage3:6.61%
Governor
Before Election:Russell A. Alger
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Cyrus G. Luce
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1886 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Republican nominee Cyrus G. Luce defeated Fusion candidate George L. Yaple with 47.65% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: August 26, 1886. True Northerner. 4. The True Northerner. . October 19, 2023.