1962 Michigan gubernatorial election

1962 Michigan gubernatorial election

← 1960 November 6, 1962 1964 →
Turnout35.34%
 
Nominee George W. Romney John B. Swainson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,420,086 1,339,513
Percentage 51.36% 48.45%

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

Governor before election

John B. Swainson
Democratic

Elected Governor

George W. Romney
Republican

The 1962 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Democrat John B. Swainson was defeated by Republican George W. Romney who got 51.36% of the vote.