1966 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1966 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1964 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1964
Next Election:1970 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1970
Election Date:November 8, 1966
Nominee1:George W. Romney
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,490,430
Running Mate1:William Milliken
Percentage1:60.54%
Nominee2:Zolton Ferency
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:963,383
Running Mate2:John B. Bruff
Percentage2:39.13%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:George W. Romney
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:George W. Romney
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1966 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican George W. Romney defeated Democratic nominee Zolton Ferency with 60.54% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Major party running mates[1]

Other candidates

Other running mates[1]

Results

Primary elections

The primary elections occurred on August 2, 1966.[1]

Republican primary

Notes and References

  1. Book: Michigan . 1969 . Michigan manual. 1967/1968. . . en .