In 1934 , Fitzgerald resigned from office to run for Governor of Michigan . He was elected , defeating Democrat Arthur J. Lacy and served a full two-year term . During his term , the state budget was balanced and the consolidation of state agencies was promoted . He was a delegate to the 1936 Republican National Convention , which nominated Alf Landon , who ultimately lost to Roosevelt in the 1936 General Election . Later that year , Fitzgerald was defeated in his bid for re-election as governor by Democrat Frank Murphy
1936 Republican National Convention
1936 Republican National Convention
Frank Fitzgerald