1990 Michigan elections

1990 Michigan elections
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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.

Federal

U.S. Senate

Incumbent Democratic U.S. senator Carl Levin defeated Republican nominee Bill Schuette.

U.S. House of Representatives

Michigan's U.S. House delegation maintained its 11–7 Democratic majority.

Executive

Governor and lieutenant governor

Incumbent Democratic governor James J. Blanchard was defeated by Republican nominee John Engler.

Secretary of state

Incumbent Democratic secretary of state Richard H. Austin defeated Republican nominee Judy Miller.

Attorney general

Incumbent Democratic attorney general Frank J. Kelley defeated Republican nominee Clifford Taylor.

Legislature

Senate

The Republicans maintained their 20–18 majority over the Democrats in the chamber.

House of Representatives

The Democrats won another 61–49 majority over the Republicans in the chamber.

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. 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. The special general election was won by Republican D. Roman Kulchitsky.

Judiciary

Supreme Court

There were two Michigan Supreme Court justices to elect on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democratic justices Patricia Boyle and Michael Cavanagh won re-election. This maintained the previous make-up of the court, consisting of 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans, and 1 independents.

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.

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.

University of Michigan Board of Regents

Incumbent Democrat Philip Power sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Thomas Roach decided not to. Power and Republican Shirley McFee won. This resulted in an even 4–4 split of Democrats and Republicans on the board.

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.

References

  1. 1 2 Michigan manual, 1991-1992. 1991. pp. 831, 891–892.
  2. ↑ "Levin easily wins third-term bid". Battle Creek Enquirer. November 7, 1990. p. 4. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Michigan voters return 15 incumbents to U.S. House". The Muskegon Chronicle. November 8, 1990. p. 17. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Upset, but he's not bitter". Lansing State Journal. November 8, 1990. p. 3. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. 1 2 "GOP gains seats on education boards". The Muskegon Chronicle. November 8, 1990. p. 17. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "GOP, Dems trade state Senate seats". Grand Haven Tribune. November 7, 1990. p. 6. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Democrats add additional seat to House edge". The Flint Journal. November 7, 1990. p. 13. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "Three in running for Dutko's seat". The Muskegon Chronicle. December 13, 1989. p. 14. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "Voters to elect new legislator". The Niles Daily Star. January 16, 1990. p. 3. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Republican wins special election". The Times Herald. January 17, 1990. p. 5. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ "Boyle and Cavanagh retain high court seats". The Kalamazoo Gazette. November 7, 1990. p. 16. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ↑ "Boyle, Cavanagh to run again". Detroit Free Press. April 15, 1990. p. 24. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ↑ "GOP to lead MUS, state education board". Jackson Citizen Patriot. November 7, 1990. p. 7. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ↑ "Voters show support for MSU's president". Lansing State Journal. November 8, 1990. p. 4. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ↑ "U of M Regents". Midland Daily News. November 4, 1990. p. 6. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ↑ "Power, McFee victorious in regents race". The Ann Arbor News. November 7, 1990. p. 7. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ↑ "Boyle, Cavanagh, Fitzgerald win in judicial races". Midland Daily News. November 8, 1990. p. 10. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.