1966 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1966 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican George W. Romney defeated Democratic nominee Zolton Ferency with 60.54% of the vote.

1966 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 8, 1966
 
Nominee George W. Romney Zolton Ferency
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,490,430 963,383
Percentage 60.54% 39.13%

County results
Romney:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Ferency:      50–60%

Governor before election

George W. Romney
Republican

Elected Governor

George W. Romney
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George W. Romney, Republican
  • Zolton Ferency, Democratic

Other candidates

  • James Horvath, Socialist Labor

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1966[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican George W. Romney 1,490,430 60.54%
Democratic Zolton Ferency 963,383 39.13%
Socialist Labor James Horvath 8,017 0.33%
Majority 527,047
Turnout 2,461,909
Republican hold Swing

References

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