1864 United States presidential election in Michigan

The 1864 United States presidential election in Michigan took place on November 8, 1864, as part of the 1864 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight[1] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.[2]

1864 United States presidential election in Michigan

November 8, 1864

Nominee Abraham Lincoln George B. McClellan Party National Union Democratic Home state Illinois New Jersey Running mate Andrew Johnson George H. Pendleton Electoral vote 8 0 Popular vote 79,149 68,513 Percentage 53.60% 46.40%

County Results Lincoln   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90% McClellan   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90%

President before election Abraham Lincoln Republican Elected President Abraham Lincoln National Union

Michigan was won by incumbent president Abraham Lincoln over Democratic challenger George B. McClellan by a margin of 7.2%.[2]

As of the 2020 presidential election, this is the last time Ottawa County voted for a Democratic Presidential candidate.[3]

Results

1864 United States presidential election in Michigan[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	National Union	Abraham Lincoln	79,149	53.60%
	Democratic	George B. McClellan	68,513	46.40%
Total votes			147,662	100%

References

1. "1864 Election for the Twentieth Term (1865-1869)". Retrieved 2018-11-28.
2. "1864 Presidential General Election Results - Michigan".
3. Menendez, Albert J.; The Geography of Presidential Elections in the United States, 1868-2004, pp. 222-227 ISBN 0786422173