1896 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1896 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Republican nominee Hazen S. Pingree defeated Fusion candidate of the Democratic, People's, and Union Silver parties, Charles R. Sligh with 55.57% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Hazen S. Pingree, Republican
 * Charles R. Sligh, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Rufus S. Sprague, National Democratic
 * Robert C. Safford, Prohibition
 * John Giberson, National