| Election Name: | 1896 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Michigan |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1894 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1894 |
| Next Election: | 1898 Michigan gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1898 |
| Election Date: | November 3, 1896 |
| Nominee1: | Hazen S. Pingree |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 304,431 |
| Percentage1: | 55.57% |
| Nominee2: | Charles R. Sligh |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 221,022 |
| Percentage2: | 40.35% |
| Map Size: | 300px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | John T. Rich |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Hazen S. Pingree |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1896 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Republican nominee Hazen S. Pingree defeated Fusion candidate of the Democratic, People's, and Union Silver parties, Charles R. Sligh with 55.57% of the vote.
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