1878 Michigan gubernatorial election
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| County results  Croswell: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% Barnes: 30-40% 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Smith: 30-40% 40-50% No Votes | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1878 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Incumbent Republican Charles Croswell defeated Democratic nominee Orlando M. Barnes with 44.66% of the vote.