1934 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 1934 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Republican nominee Frank Fitzgerald defeated Democratic nominee Arthur J. Lacy with 52.41% of the vote.
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November 6, 1934
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 County results Fitzgerald: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Lacy: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Frank Fitzgerald, Republican
- Arthur J. Lacy, Democratic
Other candidates
- Arthur E. Larsen, Socialist
- John Anderson, Communism
- Donald D. Alderdyce, FarmerâLabor Party
- Robert Fraser, Socialist Labor
- Lincoln E. Buell, Commonwealth
- Robert R. Pointer, People's Progressive
- Ann L. Medow, National
- Edward N. Lee, American
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Fitzgerald | 659,743 | 52.41 | |
| Democratic | Arthur J. Lacy | 577,044 | 45.84 | |
| Socialist | Arthur E. Larsen | 12,002 | 0.95 | |
| Communist | John Anderson | 5,734 | 0.46 | |
| FarmerâLabor | Donald D. Alderdyce | 2,105 | 0.17 | |
| Socialist Labor | Robert Fraser | 1,040 | 0.08 | |
| Commonwealth | Lincoln E. Buell | 800 | 0.06 | |
| People's Progressive | Robert R. Pointer | 198 | 0.02 | |
| National | Ann L. Medow | 164 | 0.01 | |
| American | Edward N. Lee | 95 | 0.01 | |
| Total votes | 1,258,925 | 100 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
Primaries
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Fitzgerald | 315,827 | 63.74 | |
| Republican | Alex J. Groesbeck | 151,544 | 30.59 | |
| Republican | John W. Smith | 18,734 | 3.78 | |
| Republican | Orla A. Bailey | 9,361 | 1.89 | |
| Total votes | 495,466 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Arthur J. Lacy | 121,363 | 45.83 | |
| Democratic | William Comstock (incumbent) | 111,314 | 42.04 | |
| Democratic | John K. Stack Jr. | 32,135 | 12.14 | |
| Total votes | 264,812 | 100.00 | ||