1872 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1872 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1872. Republican nominee John J. Bagley defeated Democratic nominee William Montague Ferry Jr. with 61.93% of the vote.

Candidates

 * John J. Bagley, member of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners (Republican)
 * Austin Blair, U.S. Representative from Jackson and former Governor (Liberal Republican)
 * William Montague Ferry Jr., former State Representative from Spring Lake and brother of U.S. Senator Thomas W. Ferry (Democratic)
 * Henry Fish (Prohibition)