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November 8, 1988 (1988-11-08)
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The 1988 Michigan election were held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 8, 1988. The state primary was held on August 2.[1]
Federal
Presidential caucuses
The Republican presidential caucuses were held on January 14, 1988, in Michigan. George H. W. Bush won Michigan.[2] He would go on to win the Republican nomination nationally.[3]
The Democratic presidential caucuses were held on March 26, 1988, in Michigan. Jessie Jackson won Michigan.[4] Michael Dukakis would go on to win the Democratic nomination nationally.[3]
Presidential general election
Republican nominee George H. W. Bush won Michigan over Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis. All 20 of Michigan's electoral votes went to Bush. Bush would also win the presidency nationally.[3]
U.S. Senate
Incumbent Democratic U.S. senator Don Riegle defeated Republican nominee James Whitney Dunn.[5]
U.S. House of Representatives
All incumbents were re-elected. Michigan's U.S. House delegation maintained its 11–7 Democratic majority.[6]
Legislature
Senate special election
There was a special election in the 2nd state Senate district. The special primary was held on February 23. The special general was held on March 15. The special election was triggered when incumbent Democrat Basil W. Brown resigned following criminal conviction. The special election was won by Virgil C. Smith.[7]
House of Representatives
Republicans gained three seats in the state House, but Democrats maintained control of the chamber with 61–49 majority.[6]
Judiciary
Supreme Court
Incumbent justices Republican James H. Brickley and independent Charles Levin were re-elected.[8][9]
Michigan State Board of Education and University boards
Michigan State Board of Education
Incumbent Republicans Norman Stockmeyer and Edmund Vandette did not seek re-election.[10] Republicans Barbara Dumouchelle and Marilyn Lundy won election. This preserved the even 4–4 split of Democrats and Republicans on the board.[11]
Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Incumbent Republican Patrick Wilson did not seek re-election.[12][13] Democrat Robert Weiss and incumbent Republican Thomas Reed won election.[14][15]
University of Michigan Board of Regents
Incumbents Democrat Nellie Varner and Republican Deane Baker won re-election.[16]
Wayne State University Board of Governors
Incumbents Republican Richard VanDusen and Democrat Murray Jackson won re-election.[17]
Ballot initiatives
State ballot proposals
There were four state ballot proposal voted upon on November 8, 1988, in Michigan. All were approved. Proposal A sought to end Medicaid funding for abortions. Proposal B sought to enshrine the rights of victims of crimes in the state constitution. Proposal C sought to allow the sale of state bonds for toxic waste clean up. Proposal D sought to allow the sale of state bonds for park improvement.[18][19][20]
References
- "Few challenges today in state primary races". The Kalamazoo Gazette. August 2, 1988. p. 1. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Raucous caucuses". Lansing State Journal. January 15, 1988. p. 1. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "1988". The American Presidency Project. University of California, Santa Barbara. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
- "Compromise Slates Picked To Democratic Convention". Detroit Free Press. May 15, 1988. p. 3. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Riegle beats Dunn". The Niles Daily Star. November 9, 1988. p. 2. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Anti-abortion groups celebrate; GOP makes gains". The Kalamazoo Gazette. November 10, 1988. p. 24. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Virgil Smith wins vacant Senate seat". The Ann Arbor News. March 16, 1988. p. 35. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "10th Congressional members urged to end GOP infighting". The Saginaw News. January 10, 1988. p. 2. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Supreme Court justices re-elected; 6 win appellate court seats". Battle Creek Enquirer. November 9, 1988. p. 36. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Two to be elected to the state school board". The Grand Rapids Press. November 3, 1988. p. 82. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ""You're kidding!" say state board victors". Midland Daily News. November 10, 1988. p. 6. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "GOP gears for weekend conclave". The Muskegon Chronicle. September 8, 1988. p. 16. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Two join MSU race for board". Lansing State Journal. August 30, 1988. p. 9. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Colleges". The Kalamazoo Gazette. November 6, 1988. p. 157. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "GOP wins five of 8 ed. seats". The Dowagiac Daily News. November 10, 1988. p. 1. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Incumbent U-M Regents win; Baker scoffs at 'divisiveness'". The Ann Arbor News. November 9, 1988. p. 3. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Ex-panelist rejoins state Board of Education". Detroit Free Press. November 10, 1988. p. 19. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Proposals A-D all win passage". The Dowagiac Daily News. November 9, 1988. p. 1. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Proposal B's impact slight". The Saginaw News. November 9, 1988. p. 15. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Environmentalists, DNR hail passing of Proposals C & D". The Ann Arbor News. November 9, 1988. p. 11. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.