1902 Michigan gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 Flag of Michigan (1865–1911, obverse).svgborder 1902 Michigan gubernatorial election Michigan Presidential no 1900 Michigan gubernatorial election 1900 1904 Michigan gubernatorial election 1904 November 4, 1902 File:Aaron T Bliss.jpg 150x150px Aaron T. Bliss Republican Party (United States) 211,261 52.52% File:Lorenzo T. Durand (Cropped).png Lorenzo T. Durand Democratic Party (United States) 174,077 43.28% 1902 Michigan gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 300px County resultsBliss: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Durand: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% Governor Aaron T. Bliss Republican Party (United States) Aaron T. Bliss Republican Party (United States) The 1902 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902. Incumbent Republican Aaron T. Bliss defeated Democratic candidate Lorenzo T. Durand with 52.52% of the vote. Nominations Republican Party nomination Incumbent Governor Aaron T. Bliss was re-nominated with the first ballot at the 1902 Republican convention on June 26 in Detroit. Bliss received 811 votes on the ballot, Justus Smith Stearns received 214, George B. Horton received 40, and John Patton received 22. Bliss Re-Nominated https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn96077142/1902-06-28/ed-1/seq-1/ The L'Anse Sentinel Michigan 28 June 1902 1 2 April 2021 Convention Echoes https://www.newspapers.com/clip/the-herald-palladium-convention-echoes/148416123/ The Herald-Palladium July 28, 1902 3 Newspapers.com May 31, 2024 Democratic Party nomination Initially, during the 1902 Michigan Democratic Convention on July 31 in Detroit, George H. Durand was nominated for the gubernatorial election. Former congressman Timothy E. Tarsney was the first to nominate him. The convention was divided by the issue of bimetallism, with some Democrats supporting the policy of free silver, and some supporting the use of the gold standard. Durand supported the gold standard, but was eventually agreed upon between the factions. After four ballots, Durand was unanimously nominated by the convention, with the leader of the silver faction, State Senator James W. Helme Jr. who had competed with Durand for nomination, throwing his support behind Durand as well. Durand was not present at the convention, and had been removed from political life for around six years at the time of his nomination. Durand would go on to accept the nomination. Judge George H. Durand https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87065028/1902-09-02/ed-1/seq-6/ The Columbus Commercial 2 September 1902 6 2 April 2021 The platform adopted by the convention focused on state issues, and criticized the Republican controlled state administration for perceived corruption and incompetency. Durand to Lead Michigan Ticket https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85038485/1902-08-01/ed-1/seq-8/ The Birmingham Age-herald 1 August 1902 8 2 April 2021 In early September, Durand suffered a paralyzing stroke due to a cerebral embolism. Durand Stricken https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82016014/1902-09-02/ed-1/seq-5/ The Topeka State Journal 2 August 1902 5 2 April 2021 Though he initially planned to continue his gubernatorial run, by September 25, Durand's health forced him to withdraw his candidacy. Will Remain on Ticket https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015679/1902-09-10/ed-1/seq-5/ The Indianapolis Journal 10 September 1902 5 2 April 2021 Durand Withdraws https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015679/1902-10-01/ed-1/seq-2/ The Stark County Democrat 26 September 1902 7 2 April 2021 Bimetallism continued to be a dividing issue in seeking a new candidate for governor. The silver faction of the party wanted to reconvene the convention to decide on another nominee, but the gold faction wanted to have the Democratic state central committee vote on a replacement. On September 30, after three hours of debate, the committee voted to fill the vacancy. Lorenzo T. Durand, the brother of George and fellow advocate of the gold standard, was selected with 14 votes on the second formal ballot. Michigan and District Needs https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87062245/1902-10-02/ed-1/seq-6/ The Washington Times 2 October 1902 6 2 April 2021 Charles R. Sligh, representing the silver faction of the party, got 10 votes on that ballot. Lorenzo's nomination was made unanimous with a third ballot. L. T. Durand Named https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015679/1902-10-01/ed-1/seq-2/ The Indianapolis Journal 1 October 1902 2 2 April 2021 Prohibitionist Party nomination On August 8, Walter S. Westerman of Adrain was nominated by the 1902 Prohibitionist state convention in Detroit. Political News https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn96077142/1902-08-16/ed-1/seq-6/ The L'Anse Sentinel 16 August 1902 6 2 April 2021 His nomination was unanimous.Westerman for Governor https://www.newspapers.com/clip/detroit-free-press-westerman-for-governo/148416335/ Detroit Free Press August 9, 1902 5 Newspapers.com May 31, 2024 Socialist Party nomination On March 1, the Socialist state convention in Flint had an attendance of nine delegates. Michigan Socialists https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn89081128/1902-03-05/ed-1/seq-2/ New Ulm Review Minnesota 8 March 1902 2 29 April 2021 William E. Walter of Detroit was nominated for governor. Later https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn96077142/1902-03-08/ed-1/seq-2/ The L'Anse Sentinel 8 March 1902 2 29 April 2021 Socialist Labor Party nomination On July 5, the Socialist Labor state convention in Detroit nominated Shepard B. Cowles of New Lothrop for governor.The Socialists https://www.newspapers.com/clip/the-herald-palladium-the-socialists/148415665/ The Herald-Palladium July 9, 1902 5 Newspapers.com May 31, 2024Owosso https://www.newspapers.com/clip/owosso-times-owosso/148415987/ Owosso Times July 11, 1902 4 Newspapers.com May 31, 2024 General election Candidates Major party candidates Aaron T. Bliss, Republican Lorenzo T. Durand, Democratic Other candidates Walter S. Westerman, Prohibition William E. Walter, Socialist Shepard B. Cowles, Socialist Labor Results 1902 Michigan gubernatorial electionWarner Fred M. Michigan Legislative Manual and Official Directory for the Years 1903-1904 1903 Robert Smith Printing Co., State Printers and Binders Lansing 630-633 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015073066519&view=1up&seq=772 4 June 2026 Official Canvass of Votes - Election November 4, 1902 Republican Party (United States) Aaron T. Bliss (inc.) 211,261 52.52% -3.22% Democratic Party (United States) Lorenzo T. Durand 174,077 43.28% +2.01% Prohibition Party Walter S. Westerman 11,326 2.82% +0.66% Socialist Party of America William E. Walter 4,271 1.06% +0.57% Socialist Labor Party of America Shepard B. Cowles 1,282 0.32% +0.14% Scattering 9 0.00% 37,184 9.24% 402,226 100.00% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) -5.24% Results by county Kalamazoo County voted Democratic for the first time since 1849. As a result, Bliss was the first Republican to be elected governor without carrying Kalamazoo County. County Aaron T. BlissRepublican Lorenzo T. DurandDemocratic Walter S. WestermanProhibition William E. WalterSocialist Shepard B. CowlesSocialist Labor Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % # % # %Alcona50580.03%10416.48%182.85%10.16%30.48%40163.55%631Alger63369.41%26629.17%70.77%20.22%40.44%36740.24%912Allegan3,46264.33%1,71631.88%1592.95%190.35%260.48%1,74632.44%5,382Alpena1,93755.39%1,44341.26%320.92%782.23%70.20%49414.13%3,497Antrim1,00666.53%45129.83%483.17%30.20%40.26%55536.71%1,512Arenac70948.59%65845.10%322.19%604.11%00.00%513.50%1,459Baraga54866.18%26632.13%121.45%10.12%10.12%28234.06%828Barry2,59250.24%2,32144.99%2224.30%130.25%110.21%2715.25%5,159Bay3,89446.35%4,22350.26%1882.24%730.87%240.29%-329-3.92%8,402Benzie78656.55%36726.40%22716.33%70.50%30.22%41930.14%1,390Berrien5,63053.32%4,57543.33%1711.62%1631.54%180.17%1,0559.99%10,558"one" Includes 1 Scattering voteBranch3,04558.37%1,99738.28%1412.70%140.27%190.36%1,04820.09%5,217"one"Calhoun3,94944.65%3,99045.11%2132.41%6507.35%430.49%-41-0.46%8,845Cass2,36149.00%2,28347.38%1392.89%280.58%70.15%781.62%4,818Charlevoix83669.44%29524.50%524.32%00.00%211.74%54144.93%1,204Cheboygan1,47554.35%1,17043.11%451.66%130.48%110.41%30511.24%2,714Chippewa2,29465.41%1,13132.25%481.37%130.37%210.60%1,16333.16%3,507Clare93356.75%67441.00%342.07%20.12%10.06%25915.75%1,644Clinton2,38053.81%1,86342.12%1643.71%100.23%60.14%51711.69%4,423Crawford34751.64%30345.09%182.68%30.45%10.15%446.55%672Delta1,80979.45%39217.22%291.27%251.10%220.97%1,41762.23%2,277Dickinson1,92984.09%28912.60%482.09%110.48%170.74%1,64071.49%2,294Eaton3,41653.27%2,82744.08%1382.15%270.42%00.00%5899.18%6,413Includes 5 Scattering votesEmmet1,59760.06%90634.07%1505.64%50.19%10.04%69125.99%2,659Genesee4,27652.04%3,54443.14%2593.15%1231.50%140.17%7328.91%8,216Gladwin64469.77%25527.63%181.95%00.00%60.65%38942.15%923Gogebic1,40865.67%57626.87%1175.46%140.65%291.35%83238.81%2,144Grand Traverse1,31764.06%63730.98%924.47%80.39%20.10%68033.07%2,056Gratiot3,26863.28%1,72933.48%1472.85%60.12%140.27%1,53929.80%5,164Hillsdale3,51358.96%2,14936.07%2484.16%390.65%90.15%1,36422.89%5,958Houghton3,87468.05%1,27922.47%2344.11%2354.13%711.25%2,59545.58%5,693Huron2,58356.91%1,80039.66%1162.56%370.82%30.07%78317.25%4,539Ingham4,60346.79%4,79048.69%3923.98%330.34%200.20%-187-1.90%9,838Ionia3,69750.17%3,29144.66%2533.43%1161.57%120.16%4065.51%7,369Iosco1,02265.64%50032.11%261.67%40.26%50.32%52233.53%1,557Iron77884.20%13214.29%60.65%30.32%50.54%64669.91%924Isabella2,02753.98%1,64743.86%671.78%70.19%70.19%38010.12%3,755Jackson4,88046.71%5,27650.50%2592.48%230.22%100.10%-396-3.79%10,448Kalamazoo4,18645.82%4,60550.41%1811.98%1191.30%430.47%-419-4.59%9,135"one"Kalkaska56778.42%12717.57%253.46%20.28%20.28%44060.86%723Kent9,70651.52%8,29244.02%4722.51%3101.65%580.31%1,4147.51%18,838Keweenaw27589.00%309.71%20.65%00.00%20.65%24579.29%309Lake60965.98%28530.88%192.06%101.08%00.00%32435.10%923Lapeer2,54356.29%1,74738.67%1613.56%631.39%40.09%79617.62%4,518Leelanau86063.28%45333.33%423.09%40.29%00.00%40729.95%1,359Lenawee5,18549.03%4,23040.00%1,11310.52%320.30%160.15%9559.03%10,576Livingston2,32546.76%2,50550.38%1332.67%70.14%20.04%-180-3.62%4,972Luce32965.93%15531.06%132.61%00.00%20.40%17434.87%499Mackinac78250.85%73247.59%181.17%30.20%30.20%503.25%1,538Macomb3,56849.12%3,51248.35%1642.26%150.21%50.07%560.77%7,264Manistee2,03052.51%1,74445.11%731.89%90.23%100.26%2867.40%3,866Marquette3,19575.93%83019.72%1092.59%300.71%441.05%2,36556.20%4,208Mason1,35557.76%87437.25%853.62%190.81%130.55%48120.50%2,346Mecosta1,57966.21%70729.64%933.90%30.13%30.13%87236.56%2,385Menominee1,78459.51%1,14638.23%341.13%240.80%100.33%63821.28%2,998Midland1,35756.59%99241.37%341.42%100.42%50.21%36515.22%2,398Missaukee1,12965.22%56232.47%372.14%30.17%00.00%56732.76%1,731Monroe3,36649.81%3,15746.72%1912.83%330.49%110.16%2093.09%6,758Montcalm2,63861.01%1,37831.87%2876.64%50.12%160.37%1,26029.14%4,324Montmorency44464.82%23834.74%20.29%10.15%00.00%20630.07%685Muskegon3,67261.64%1,91232.10%791.33%2614.38%330.55%1,76029.55%5,957Newaygo1,89464.36%94832.21%953.23%10.03%50.17%94632.14%2,943Oakland4,97648.88%4,90148.14%2512.47%420.41%100.10%750.74%10,180Oceana1,38759.63%67529.02%2319.93%220.95%110.47%71230.61%2,326Ogemaw84264.03%43833.31%302.28%30.23%20.15%40430.72%1,315Ontonagon1,00369.46%42729.57%60.42%50.35%30.21%57639.89%1,444Osceola1,52472.64%45121.50%1115.29%80.38%40.19%1,07351.14%2,098Oscoda24277.32%6621.09%51.60%00.00%00.00%17656.23%313Otsego64966.63%28629.36%252.57%80.82%60.62%36337.27%974Ottawa3,73466.11%1,68029.75%1612.85%140.25%581.03%2,05436.37%5,648"one"Presque Isle1,13365.57%56632.75%120.69%110.64%60.35%56732.81%1,728Roscommon23852.08%20645.08%51.09%71.53%10.22%327.00%457Saginaw6,41044.75%6,83547.72%1991.39%7935.54%870.61%-425-2.97%14,324Sanilac2,19666.12%97129.24%1384.16%90.27%70.21%1,22536.89%3,321Schoolcraft81965.31%40832.54%211.67%50.40%10.08%41132.78%1,254Shiawassee3,68050.95%3,12743.29%3574.94%440.61%150.21%5537.66%7,223St. Clair5,47250.04%5,17247.29%1771.62%850.78%300.27%3002.74%10,936St. Joseph2,33546.23%2,61951.85%751.48%70.14%150.30%-284-5.62%5,051Tuscola3,07759.70%1,69332.85%3466.71%270.52%110.21%1,38426.85%5,154Van Buren3,71059.45%2,36037.81%1322.12%320.51%70.11%1,35021.63%6,241Washtenaw3,54840.07%5,05457.08%2142.42%220.25%170.19%-1,506-17.01%8,855Wayne21,65939.26%32,29258.54%7071.28%2860.52%2210.40%-10,633-19.27%55,165Wexford1,28665.45%57429.21%924.68%80.41%50.25%71236.23%1,965Total211,26152.52%174,07743.28%11,3262.82%4,2711.06%1,2820.32%37,1849.24%402,226 Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Monroe Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Calhoun Kalamazoo Saginaw Wayne Notes References 1902 Michigan Gubernatorial Category:November 1902 in the United States