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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Major party running mates

• William Milliken, Republican
• John B. Bruff, Democratic

Other candidates

• James Horvath, Socialist Labor

Other running mates

• W. Clifford Bentley, Socialist Labor

Results

Primary elections

The primary elections occurred on August 2, 1966.

Democratic primary

Republican primary

References

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