1852 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1852 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1852. Incumbent Democrat Robert McClelland defeated Whig nominee Zachariah Chandler with 51.07% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates Other candidates
 * Robert McClelland, Democratic
 * Zachariah Chandler, Whig
 * Isaac P. Christiancy, Free Soil