1870 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1870 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 1, 1870. Incumbent Republican Henry P. Baldwin defeated Democratic nominee Charles C. Comstock with 53.71% of the vote.

1870 Michigan gubernatorial election

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Nominee Henry P. Baldwin Charles C. Comstock
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 100,176 83,391
Percentage 53.71% 44.71%

County results
Baldwin:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Comstock:      50–60%      70–80%
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Governor before election

Henry P. Baldwin
Republican

Elected Governor

Henry P. Baldwin
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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Michigan gubernatorial election, 1870[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Henry P. Baldwin (incumbent) 100,176 53.71
Democratic Charles C. Comstock 83,391 44.71
Prohibition Henry Fish 2,710 1.45
Write-ins 230 0.12
Total votes 186,507 100
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 01, 1870". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.