1954 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1954 Michigan gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954, to elect the governor of Michigan.

1954 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954

Nominee G. Mennen Williams Donald S. Leonard Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,216,308 963,300 Percentage 55.61% 44.05%

County results Williams:      50–60%      60–70% Leonard:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election G. Mennen Williams Democratic Elected Governor G. Mennen Williams Democratic

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1954[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	G. Mennen Williams	1,216,308	55.61
	Republican	Donald S. Leonard	963,300	44.05
	Prohibition	E. Harold Munn, Sr.	5,824	0.27
	Other	Write-ins	1,595	0.07
Total votes			2,187,027	100
	Democratic hold

References

1. "Our Campaigns - MI Governor Race - Nov 02, 1954". Retrieved June 26, 2016.

External links

• Republican primary results