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November 7, 1962
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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George Romney, 55, an automaker and former American Motors president, won Michigan's governorship by defeating 37-year-old incumbent John Swainson, ending 14 years of Democratic control. Romney received 1,419,046 votes to Swainson's 1,340,549, with record turnout.
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Governor of Michigan
DETROIT (AP) - Automaker George Romney -- a new face on the political horizon - captured Michigan's governorship today, ending 14 years of Democratic rule in the executive office.
Romney, 55, defeated Gov. John Swainson, 37, a legless veteran of World War II.
By defeating Swainson, who had the all-out backing of the powerful AFL-CIO organization, Romney automatically became a darkhorse contender for the 1964 Republican Presidential nomination.
Although Romney has steadfastly denied he will be an active candidate for the nomination, he also has dodged questions about whether he would accept a draft.
The former president of American Motors chalked up about 40 per cent of the vote in Wayne County, where labor leaders had hoped to hold the Republican total below 34 per cent.
With all of the state's 5,199 precincts reporting, unofficial totals gave Romney 1,419,046 and Swainson 1,340,549. a plurality of more than 78,000. The 2.7 million votes broke the previous record turnout of 2.3 million for a non-presidential year set in 1958.
Governor of Michigan
DETROIT (AP) - Automaker George Romney -- a new face on the political horizon - captured Michigan's governorship today, ending 14 years of Democratic rule in the executive office.
Romney, 55, defeated Gov. John Swainson, 37, a legless veteran of World War II.
By defeating Swainson, who had the all-out backing of the powerful AFL-CIO organization, Romney automatically became a darkhorse contender for the 1964 Republican Presidential nomination.
Although Romney has steadfastly denied he will be an active candidate for the nomination, he also has dodged questions about whether he would accept a draft.
The former president of American Motors chalked up about 40 per cent of the vote in Wayne County, where labor leaders had hoped to hold the Republican total below 34 per cent.
With all of the state's 5,199 precincts reporting, unofficial totals gave Romney 1,419,046 and Swainson 1,340,549. a plurality of more than 78,000. The 2.7 million votes broke the previous record turnout of 2.3 million for a non-presidential year set in 1958.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Michigan Election
Governor Romney
Democratic Defeat
Republican Victory
George Romney
What entities or persons were involved?
George Romney
John Swainson
Where did it happen?
Michigan, Detroit
Story Details
Key Persons
George Romney
John Swainson
Location
Michigan, Detroit
Story Details
Automaker George Romney defeated incumbent Governor John Swainson in the election for Michigan governor, ending 14 years of Democratic rule and positioning Romney as a potential 1964 Republican presidential contender.