1864 Michigan gubernatorial election

1864 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 8, 1864

Nominee Henry H. Crapo William M. Fenton Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 91,353 74,293 Percentage 55.15% 44.85%

County results Crapo:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Fenton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% No Date/Vote:

Governor before election Austin Blair Republican Elected Governor Henry H. Crapo Republican

The 1864 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1864. Republican nominee Henry H. Crapo defeated Democratic nominee William M. Fenton with 55.15% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Henry H. Crapo, Republican
• William M. Fenton, Democratic

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1864

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Henry H. Crapo	91,353	55.15
	Democratic	William M. Fenton	74,293	44.85
Total votes			165,646	100
	Republican hold