1874 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1874 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874. Incumbent Republican John J. Bagley defeated Democratic nominee Henry Chamberlain with 50.37% of the vote.

1874 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 3, 1874

Nominee John J. Bagley Henry Chamberlain Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 111,519 105,550 Percentage 50.37% 47.67%

County results Bagley:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Chamberlain:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      80–90% No Date/Vote:

Governor before election John J. Bagley Republican Elected Governor John J. Bagley Republican

General election

Candidates

• John J. Bagley, incumbent Governor (Republican)
• Thomas E. Carpenter (Prohibition)
• Henry Chamberlain, former State Representative from Three Oaks (Democratic)

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1874

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John J. Bagley (incumbent)	111,519	50.37
	Democratic	Henry Chamberlain	105,550	47.67
	Prohibition	Thomas E. Carpenter	3,937	1.78
	Write-ins		417	0.19
Total votes			221,423	100
	Republican hold