Election
American state election
The 1914 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Incumbent Democrat Woodbridge N. Ferris defeated Republican candidate Chase S. Osborn with 48.15% of the vote.
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The 1914 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Incumbent Democrat Woodbridge N. Ferris defeated Republican candidate Chase S. Osborn with 48.15% of the vote.
Michigan held primary elections on August 25, 1914.
Incumbent governor Woodbridge N. Ferris was renominated without opposition.
Former governor Chase S. Osborn emerged victorious in a crowded primary field.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
Alger County and Luce County voted Democratic for the first time ever. Houghton County voted Democratic for the first time since 1874. After this election, Iosco County, Luce County and Washtenaw County would not Democratic again until 1982, while Mecosta County would not Democratic again until 1986. This was the only election between 1882 and 1940 in which Mason County failed to back the winning candidate.
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