1862 Michigan gubernatorial election

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.

1862 Michigan gubernatorial election

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Nominee Austin Blair Byron G. Stout Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 68,716 62,102 Percentage 52.53% 47.47%

County results Blair:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Stout:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% No Data/Votes:

Governor before election Austin Blair Republican Elected Governor Austin Blair Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Austin Blair, Republican
• Byron G. Stout, Democratic

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1862^[1]

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