1966 Michigan gubernatorial election

1966 Michigan gubernatorial election
November 8, 1966
 
Nominee George W. Romney Zolton Ferency
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate William Milliken John B. Bruff
Popular vote 1,490,430 963,383
Percentage 60.54% 39.13%
County results
Romney:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Ferency:      50–60%
Governor before election

George W. Romney
Republican

Elected Governor

George W. Romney
Republican

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.

This election marked the first time the governor was elected to a four-year term, following the adoption of new state constitution in 1963.

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