The 1920 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Alex J. Groesbeck defeated Democratic nominee Woodbridge N. Ferris with 66.43% of the vote.
Primary election
Michigan held primary elections on August 31, 1920.
Republican party
Attorney General Alex J. Groesbeck emerged victorious in a crowded primary field.
Candidates
- Milo D. Campbell, lawyer and former member of Michigan House of Representatives
- Luren D. Dickinson, Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
- Horatio S. Earle, transport engineer
- Cassius L. Glasgow, former member of Michigan Senate
- Alex J. Groesbeck, Attorney General of Michigan
- James Hamilton
- Frank B. Leland, member of University of Michigan Board of Regents
- Frederick C. Martindale, former Michigan Secretary of State
- Charles S. Mott, former mayor of Flint
Democratic party
Former governor Woodbridge N. Ferris was nominated without opposition.
Candidates
- Woodbridge N. Ferris, former governor
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Alex J. Groesbeck, Republican
- Woodbridge N. Ferris, Democratic
Other candidates
- Benjamin Blumenberg, Socialist
- Edward J. Jeffries, Farmer-Labor
- John Y. Johnston, Prohibition
- Edward R. Markley, Socialist Labor