1870 Michigan gubernatorial election
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1870 Michigan gubernatorial election
| Nominee | Henry P. Baldwin | Charles C. Comstock |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 100,176 | 83,391 |
| Percentage | 53.71% | 44.71% |
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County results
Baldwin: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
Comstock: 50–60% 70–80%
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Baldwin: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
Comstock: 50–60% 70–80%
No Date/Vote:
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.
General election
[edit ]Candidates
[edit ]- Henry P. Baldwin, incumbent Governor (Republican)
- Charles C. Comstock, lumber businessman and former mayor of Grand Rapids (Democratic)
- Henry Fish (Prohibition)
Results
[edit ]| 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
[edit ]- ^ "Our Campaigns - MI Governor - Nov 01, 1870". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 26, 2019.