The 1946 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Republican nominee

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defeated Democratic nominee Murray Van Wagoner with 60.28% of the vote. Sigler was the last Republican to carry Wayne County until

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did so in

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General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *

, Republican * Murray Van Wagoner, Democratic Other candidates *Seth A. Davey, Prohibition *Theos A. Grove, Socialist Labor

Results

Primaries

The primary elections occurred on June 18, 1946.

Republican primary

Democratic primary

References

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November 1946 in the United States