1866 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1866 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1866. Incumbent Republican Henry H. Crapo defeated Democratic nominee Alpheus S. Williams with 58.59% of the vote.

1866 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 6, 1866

Nominee Henry H. Crapo Alpheus S. Williams Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 97,112 68,650 Percentage 58.59% 41.42%

County results Crapo:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Williams:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% No Date/Vote:

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

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Henry H. Crapo, Republican
• Alpheus S. Williams, Democratic

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1866

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Henry H. Crapo (incumbent)	97,112	58.59
	Democratic	Alpheus S. Williams	68,650	41.42
Total votes			165,762	100
	Republican hold