1912 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1912 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1910 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1910
Next Election:1914 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1914
Election Date:November 5, 1912
Nominee1:Woodbridge N. Ferris
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:194,017
Percentage1:35.35%
Nominee2:Amos S. Musselman
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:169,963
Percentage2:30.96%
Nominee3:L. Whitney Watkins
Party3:Progressive Party (United States, 1912)
Popular Vote3:155,372
Percentage3:28.31%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Chase S. Osborn
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Woodbridge N. Ferris
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1912 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Democratic nominee Woodbridge N. Ferris defeated Republican candidate Amos S. Musselman with 35.35% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates