1878 Michigan gubernatorial election
The 1878 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Incumbent Republican Charles Croswell defeated Democratic nominee Orlando M. Barnes with 44.66% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Orlando M. Barnes, mayor of Lansing and former State Representative
- Charles Croswell, former State Senator and Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
- Henry S. Smith
- Watson Snyder