1938 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1938 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1936 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1936
Next Election:1940 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1940
Election Date:November 8, 1938
Image1:File:Frank D. Fitzgerald.jpg
Nominee1:Frank Fitzgerald
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:847,245
Percentage1:52.78%
Nominee2:Frank Murphy
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:753,752
Percentage2:46.96%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Frank Murphy
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Frank Fitzgerald
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1938 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee Frank Fitzgerald defeated incumbent Democratic Frank Murphy with 52.78% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Primaries

The primary elections occurred on September 13, 1938.[1]

Democratic primary

Notes and References

  1. Book: Michigan Secretary of State . 1939 . Michigan manual. 1939-40. . . en .