1888 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1888 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Republican nominee Cyrus G. Luce defeated Fusion candidate Wellington R. Burt with 49.20% of the vote.

1888 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 6, 1888
 
Nominee Cyrus G. Luce Wellington R. Burt
Party Republican Fusion
Popular vote 233,595 216,450
Percentage 49.20% 45.59%

Governor before election

Cyrus G. Luce
Republican

Elected Governor

Cyrus G. Luce
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1888[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Cyrus G. Luce 233,595 49.20
Fusion Wellington R. Burt 216,450 45.59
Prohibition Amherst B. Cheney 20,342 4.28
Labor William Mills 4,388 0.92
Write-ins 17 0.00
Total votes 474,792 100
Republican hold
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References

  1. "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 06, 1888". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
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