1916 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1916 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1914 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1914
Next Election:1918 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1918
Election Date:November 7, 1916
Nominee1:Albert Sleeper
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:363,724
Percentage1:55.83%
Nominee2:Edwin F. Sweet
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:264,440
Percentage2:40.59%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Woodbridge N. Ferris
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Albert Sleeper
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1916 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Republican nominee Albert Sleeper defeated Democratic nominee Edwin F. Sweet with 55.83% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates