1896 Michigan gubernatorial election
The 1896 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Republican nominee Hazen S. Pingree defeated Democratic candidate Rufus S. Sprague with 55.57% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Hazen S. Pingree, Republican
- Rufus S. Sprague, Democratic
Other candidates
- Charles R. Sligh, Democratic People's Union Silver
- Robert C. Safford, Prohibition
- John Giberson, National
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hazen S. Pingree | 304,431 | 55.57 | |
| Silver | Charles R. Sligh | 221,022 | 40.35 | |
| Democratic | Rufus S. Sprague | 9,738 | 1.78 | |
| Prohibition | Robert C. Safford | 5,499 | 1.00 | |
| Write-ins | 5,168 | 0.94 | ||
| National | John Giberson | 1,944 | 0.36 | |
| Total votes | 547,802 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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References
- "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 03, 1896". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
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