2004 Michigan elections

2004 Michigan elections
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The 2004 Michigan elections were held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 2, 2004. The state primary was held on August 3.

Federal

Presidential caucuses

The Democratic presidential caucus was held on February 7, 2004, in Michigan. John Kerry won the state. Kerry would go on to win the Democratic nomination nationally. There was no Republican presidential caucus or primary held in Michigan. Incumbent Republican president George W. Bush would be renominated nationally.

Presidential general election

Democratic nominee John Kerry won Michigan in the presidential general election. All 17 of Michigan's electoral votes went to Kerry. Incumbent Republican president George W. Bush would win re-election nationally.

U.S. House of Representatives election

There were 9 Republicans and 6 Democrats elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan. This maintained the previous partisan makeup of Michigan's House delegation.

Legislature

State House of Representative election

Before the election, Republicans held a 63–47 majority in the state House. After the election, the Republicans' majority over the Democrats was weakened to 58–52.

Judiciary

Supreme Court

Incumbent Republican justice Stephen Markman and incumbent Democratic justice Marilyn Jean Kelly both won re-election, preserving the 5–2 Republican majority on the court.

Michigan State Board of Education and University boards

Michigan State Board of Education

Incumbent Democrats Herb Moyer and Marianne McGuire sought re-election. McGuire was re-elected, but Moyer was defeated by Republican Nancy Danhof. This weakened the Democratic majority over Republicans on the board to 5–3.

Michigan State University Board of Trustees

Incumbents Democrat Joel Ferguson and Republican Randall Pittman sought re-election. Ferguson was re-elected, but Pittman lost re-election to fellow Republican Melanie Foster. This maintained the 5–3 Republican majority on the board.

University of Michigan Board of Regents

Incumbent Democrats Olivia Maynard and S. Martin Taylor were re-elected. This maintained the 5–3 Democratic majority on the board.

Wayne State University Board of Governors

Incumbents Republican Paul Hillegonds and Democrat Annetta Miller sought re-election. Miller was re-elected, but Hillegonds was defeated by Democrat Tina Abbott. This increased the Democratic majority on the board to 6–2.

Ballot initiatives

State ballot proposals

There were two state constitutional amendment ballot proposals in Michigan on November 2, 2004. Both were approved. Proposal 1 required that new gambling operations gain voter approval. Proposal 2 banned gay marriage.

Local elections

The following is an incomplete list of 2004 elections in notable localities.

Oakland County Executive election

Incumbent Republican Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson was re-elected.

References

  1. 1 2 "Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Kerry romps in Michigan caucus". Muskegon Chronicle. February 8, 2004. p. A1. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Kerry nominated; Edwards revives theme of two Americas". Minnesota Public Radio. July 28, 2004. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Caller praises high school's report card". The Times Herald. February 4, 2004. p. 7. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "State by State Summary 2004 Presidential Primaries, Caucuses, and Conventions". Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2004.
  6. ↑ "Michigan". CNN. 2004. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  7. ↑ "2004 Electoral College Results". National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  8. ↑ "President Bush Wins Second Term in Office". Michigan Public Radio. November 3, 2004. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Schwarz, Rogers poised to win congressional seats". Lansing State Journal. November 3, 2004. p. 8. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Democrats pick up 5 House seats for 58-52 split". The Herald-Palladium. November 4, 2004. p. 19. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ "Supreme Court stays conservative". Muskegon Chronicle. November 3, 2004. p. 16. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ↑ "Board races vary across the state". Muskegon Chronicle. November 3, 2004. p. 16. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ↑ "Canvassers board certifies results of Nov. 2 election". The Flint Journal. November 23, 2004. p. 5. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. 1 2 3 "Two incumbents ousted from university board seats". Muskegon Chronicle. November 5, 2004. p. 10. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. 1 2 3 "Hillegonds loses spot on Wayne State board". The Flint Journal. November 4, 2004. p. 7. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ↑ "State clears proposals". Jackson Citizen Patriot. November 3, 2004. p. 1. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ↑ "Incumbents lead in sheriff, executive, prosecutor races". Detroit Free Press. November 3, 2004. p. 11. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.