Election
American state election
The 1886 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Republican nominee Cyrus G. Luce defeated Fusion candidate George L. Yaple with 47.65% of the vote.
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The 1886 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Republican nominee Cyrus G. Luce defeated Fusion candidate George L. Yaple with 47.65% of the vote.
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Other candidates
Menominee County, Missaukee County, and Otsego County voted Democratic for the first time ever in this election, while Iosco County voted Democratic for the first time since 1862. After this election, Chippewa County would not vote Democratic again until 1912, Midland County not again until 1914, and Menominee County would not vote Democratic again until 1932.
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