Election Name: | 1962 Michigan gubernatorial election |
Country: | Michigan |
Type: | Presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1960 Michigan gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1960 |
Next Election: | 1964 Michigan gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1964 |
Election Date: | November 6, 1962 |
Turnout: | 35.34% |
Image1: | File:George W. Romney 1969.png |
Nominee1: | George W. Romney |
Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 1,420,086 |
Percentage1: | 51.36% |
Nominee2: | John B. Swainson |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 1,339,513 |
Percentage2: | 48.45% |
Map Size: | 300px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | John B. Swainson |
Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
After Election: | George W. Romney |
After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1962 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Democrat John B. Swainson was defeated by Republican George W. Romney who got 51.36% of the vote.
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The primary elections occurred on August 7, 1962.[1]