1870 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 1870 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 1, 1870. Incumbent Republican Henry P. Baldwin defeated Democratic nominee Charles C. Comstock with 53.71% of the vote.
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November 1, 1870
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 County results Baldwin: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% 90â100% Comstock: 50â60% 70â80% No Date/Vote: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- Henry P. Baldwin, incumbent Governor (Republican)
- Charles C. Comstock, lumber businessman and former mayor of Grand Rapids (Democratic)
- Henry Fish (Prohibition)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Henry P. Baldwin (incumbent) | 100,176 | 53.71 | |
| Democratic | Charles C. Comstock | 83,391 | 44.71 | |
| Prohibition | Henry Fish | 2,710 | 1.45 | |
| Write-ins | 230 | 0.12 | ||
| Total votes | 186,507 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||