1878 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1878 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Incumbent Republican Charles Croswell defeated Democratic nominee Orlando M. Barnes with 44.66% of the vote.

Candidates

 * Orlando M. Barnes, mayor of Lansing and former State Representative (Democratic)
 * Charles Croswell, former State Senator and Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (Republican)
 * Henry S. Smith (Greenback)
 * Watson Snyder (Prohibition)