1936 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1936 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1934 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1934
Next Election:1938 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1938
Election Date:November 3, 1936
Image1:File:Frank Murphy 1939.png
Nominee1:Frank Murphy
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:892,774
Percentage1:51.02%
Nominee2:Frank Fitzgerald
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:843,855
Percentage2:48.23%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Frank Fitzgerald
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Frank Murphy
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1936 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Frank Murphy defeated incumbent Republican Frank Fitzgerald with 51.02% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates