1884 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1884 Michigan gubernatorial election was a state election held on November 4, 1884. Republican nominee Russell A. Alger defeated incumbent Josiah W. Begole, who ran on a fusion ticket, representing both the Democratic and Greenback, with 47.67% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates Other candidates
 * Russell A. Alger, Republican
 * Josiah W. Begole, Democratic, Greenback
 * David Preston, Prohibition
 * Jesse M. Mille, Greenback