1862 Michigan gubernatorial election

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1862

November 4, 1862

Nominee Austin Blair Byron G. Stout Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 68,716 62,102 Percentage 52.53% 47.47%

Governor before election Austin Blair Republican Elected Governor Austin Blair Republican

The 1862 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1862. Incumbent Republican Austin Blair defeated Democratic nominee Byron G. Stout with 52.53% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Austin Blair, Republican
• Byron G. Stout, Democratic

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1862

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Austin Blair	68,716	52.53
	Democratic	Byron G. Stout	62,102	47.47
Total votes			130,818	100
	Republican hold