1872 Michigan gubernatorial election

1872 Michigan gubernatorial election

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Nominee John J. Bagley Austin Blair Party Republican Liberal Republican Popular vote 137,602 80,598 Percentage 61.93% 36.27%

County results Bagley:      50-60%     60-70%     70-80%     80-90%     >90% Blair:      50-60%     60-70%      No Data

Governor before election Henry P. Baldwin Republican Elected Governor John J. Bagley Republican

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The 1872 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1872. Republican nominee John J. Bagley defeated Democratic nominee William Montague Ferry Jr. with 61.93% of the vote.