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November 6, 1990 (1990-11-06)
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The 1990 Michigan elections were held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 6, 1990. The state primary was held on August 7.[1]
Federal
U.S. Senate
Incumbent Democratic U.S. senator Carl Levin defeated Republican nominee Bill Schuette.[2]
U.S. House of Representatives
Michigan's U.S. House delegation maintained its 11–7 Democratic majority.[3]
Executive
Governor and lieutenant governor
Incumbent Democratic governor James J. Blanchard was defeated by Republican nominee John Engler.[4]
Secretary of state
Incumbent Democratic secretary of state Richard H. Austin defeated Republican nominee Judy Miller.[5]
Attorney general
Incumbent Democratic attorney general Frank J. Kelley defeated Republican nominee Clifford Taylor.[5]
Legislature
Senate
The Republicans maintained their 20–18 majority over the Democrats in the chamber.[6]
House of Representatives
The Democrats won another 61–49 majority over the Republicans in the chamber.[7]
House of Representatives special election
There was a special election in the 25th state House district. The special primary was held on December 12, 1989. The special general was held on January 16, 1990.[8] It was triggered when incumbent Democrat Dennis Dutko resigned on October 2, 1989, after being sentenced for two drunk driving convictions on March 24, 1989.[9] The special general election was won by Republican D. Roman Kulchitsky.[10]
Judiciary
Supreme Court
There were two Michigan Supreme Court justices to elect on November 6, 1990.[1] Incumbent Democratic justices Patricia Boyle and Michael Cavanagh won re-election.[11] This maintained the previous make-up of the court, consisting of 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans, and 1 independents.[12]
Michigan State Board of Education and University Boards
Michigan State Board of Education
Incumbent Democrats Barbara Roberts-Mason and the appointed Rollie Hopgood ran for re-election. Roberts-Mason was re-elected but Hopgood lost to Republican Dick DeVos. This resulted in a 5–3 Republican majority on the board.[13]
Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Incumbent Democrat Larry Owen sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Malcolm Dade decided not to. The election was won by Republcians Dee Cook and Jack Shingleton. This resulted in a 5–3 Republican majority on the board.[14]
University of Michigan Board of Regents
Incumbent Democrat Philip Power sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Thomas Roach decided not to.[15] Power and Republican Shirley McFee won. This resulted in an even 4–4 split of Democrats and Republicans on the board.[16]
Wayne State University Board of Governors
Incumbent Democrats Michael Einheuser and Mildred Jeffrey did not run for re-election. Democrat Brenda M. Scott and Republican Elizabeth Hardy won.[17]
References
- Michigan manual, 1991-1992. 1991. pp. 831, 891–892.
- "Levin easily wins third-term bid". Battle Creek Enquirer. November 7, 1990. p. 4. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Michigan voters return 15 incumbents to U.S. House". The Muskegon Chronicle. November 8, 1990. p. 17. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Upset, but he's not bitter". Lansing State Journal. November 8, 1990. p. 3. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "GOP gains seats on education boards". The Muskegon Chronicle. November 8, 1990. p. 17. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "GOP, Dems trade state Senate seats". Grand Haven Tribune. November 7, 1990. p. 6. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Democrats add additional seat to House edge". The Flint Journal. November 7, 1990. p. 13. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Three in running for Dutko's seat". The Muskegon Chronicle. December 13, 1989. p. 14. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Voters to elect new legislator". The Niles Daily Star. January 16, 1990. p. 3. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Republican wins special election". The Times Herald. January 17, 1990. p. 5. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Boyle and Cavanagh retain high court seats". The Kalamazoo Gazette. November 7, 1990. p. 16. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Boyle, Cavanagh to run again". Detroit Free Press. April 15, 1990. p. 24. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "GOP to lead MUS, state education board". Jackson Citizen Patriot. November 7, 1990. p. 7. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Voters show support for MSU's president". Lansing State Journal. November 8, 1990. p. 4. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "U of M Regents". Midland Daily News. November 4, 1990. p. 6. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Power, McFee victorious in regents race". The Ann Arbor News. November 7, 1990. p. 7. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Boyle, Cavanagh, Fitzgerald win in judicial races". Midland Daily News. November 8, 1990. p. 10. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.