1962 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

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%
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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%
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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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Primaries

The primary elections occurred on August 7, 1962.[1]

Republican primary

Notes and References

  1. Book: Michigan . 1965 . Michigan manual. 1963-64. . . en .