1946 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1946 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Republican nominee Kim Sigler defeated Democratic nominee Murray Van Wagoner with 60.28% of the vote.

1946 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 5, 1946
 
Nominee Kim Sigler Murray Van Wagoner
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Eugene C. Keyes William Osmund Kelly
Popular vote 1,003,878 644,540
Percentage 60.28% 38.70%

County results
Sigler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Van Wagoner:      50–60%

Governor before election

Harry Kelly
Republican

Elected Governor

Kim Sigler
Republican

Sigler was the last Republican to carry Wayne County until William Milliken did so in 1978.

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