The 1862 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1862. Incumbent Republican Austin Blair defeated Democratic nominee Byron G. Stout with 52.53% of the vote.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- Austin Blair, Republican
- Byron G. Stout, Democratic
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Austin Blair (incumbent) | 68,716 | 52.53 | |
| Democratic | Byron G. Stout | 62,102 | 47.47 | |
| Total votes | 130,818 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 04, 1862". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.