1948 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1948 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1950 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1950
Election Date:November 2, 1948
Image1:File:G. Mennen Williams (Michigan Governor).jpg
Nominee1:G. Mennen Williams
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Running Mate1:John W. Connolly
Popular Vote1:1,128,664
Percentage1:53.41%
Nominee2:Kim Sigler
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Running Mate2:Eugene C. Keyes
Popular Vote2:964,810
Percentage2:45.66%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Kim Sigler
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:G. Mennen Williams
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1948 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee G. Mennen Williams defeated incumbent Republican Kim Sigler with 53.41% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Primaries

The primary elections occurred on September 14, 1948.[1]

Republican primary

Notes and References

  1. Book: Michigan . 1951 . Michigan manual. 1949. . . en .