1994 Michigan elections

none 1994 Michigan elections Michigan no 1992 Michigan elections 1992 1996 Michigan elections 1996 1994 11 08 The 1994 Michigan elections were held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 8, 1994. The state primary was held on August 3. Federal U.S. Senate 1994 United States Senate election in Michigan Incumbent Democratic senator Donald Riegle did not seek re-election. Republican nominee Spencer Abraham won election, defeating Democratic nominee Bob Carr.November 9, 1994 Abraham defeats Carr, joins Senate majority 1 Grand Haven Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/article/grand-haven-tribune-abraham-defeats-carr/206382443/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan Republicans gained one seat, resulting in a 9–7 Democratic majority in Michigan's U.S. House delegation.November 9, 1994 GOP gains one seat in state's U.S. House delegation 7 Grand Haven Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/article/grand-haven-tribune-gop-gains-one-seat-i/206381953/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026November 10, 1994 Did he help Democrats win? 22 The Herald-Palladium https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-did-he-help-democra/206381913/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Executive Governor and lieutenant governor 1994 Michigan gubernatorial election Incumbent Republican governor John Engler won re-election, defeating Democratic nominee Howard Wolpe.November 9, 1994 Engler's victory wins Legislature for GOP 1 The Grand Rapids Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-englers-victory/206382197/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Secretary of state 1994 Michigan Secretary of State election Incumbent Democratic secretary of state Richard H. Austin lost re-election to Republican nominee Candice Miller.November 9, 1994 After 24 years, Richard Austin loses 7 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-after-24-years-richa/206382560/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Attorney general 1994 Michigan Attorney General election Incumbent Democratic attorney general Frank J. Kelley won re-election, defeating Republican nominee John Smietanka. Legislature Senate 1994 Michigan Senate election Republicans maintained a 22–16 majority over the Democrats in the state Senate.November 13, 1994 Legislative highlights 20 The Herald-Palladium https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-legislative-highlig/206434738/ Newspapers.com September 28, 2026 Senate special election There was a special election for the Michigan Senate in the 32nd district in 1994. The special primary was on March 15 and the special general was on April 26. It was triggered when incumbent Republican State Sen. Vern Ehlers was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election in December 1993.January 26, 1994 Six in primary race for state Senate seat 26 The Grand Rapids Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-six-in-primary-ra/206915150/ Newspapers.com October 22, 2025 The special election was won by Republican Glenn Steil Sr.April 27, 1994 GOP fails to capture House 3 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-gop-fails-to-capt/185303621/ Newspapers.com September 28, 2026 House of Representatives 1994 Michigan House of Representatives election Republicans gained one seat in the state House, which had previously had an even 55–55 split of Democrats and Republicans, resulting in a 56–54 Republican majority.November 10, 1994 GOP takes crucial seat to win control of state House 2 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-gop-takes-crucial-sea/206576316/ Newspapers.com September 28, 2026 House of Representatives special election In 1994, there were special elections in three districts of the Michigan House of Representatives: the 43rd district, the 69th district, and the 110th district. The special primaries were on March 15 and the special general elections were on April 26. In January, incumbent Democrats Charlie Harrison and David Hollister of the 43rd district and 69th district, respectively, resigned to become mayors. In the 110th district, incumbent Democrat Stephen Shepich resigned in January amidst scandal.March 16, 1994 Primary leaves State House candidates poised for fight 14 The Herald-Palladium https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-primary-leaves-stat/206915028/ Newspapers.com September 28, 2026 The three special elections were all won by Democrats, Hubert Price Jr. (43rd district), Lynne Martinez (69th district), and Paul Tesanovich (110th district). Judiciary Supreme Court There were two full terms on the Michigan Supreme Court up for election in 1994. Incumbent Democratic justice Conrad L. Mallett Jr. sought re-election, while incumbent Republican justice Robert P. Griffin retired. Mallett won re-election and Republican Elizabeth Weaver won the open seat. The election maintained the previous partisan makeup of the court, 3 Republicans, 3 Democrats, and 1 independent.November 9, 1994 Mallett's re-election keeps court's balance 4 The Flint Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-malletts-re-election/206937590/ Newspapers.com September 29, 2026 Michigan State Board of Education and University boards Michigan State Board of Education Incumbent Democrat Gumecindo Salas sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Annetta Miller decided not to run for re-election. Salas was defeated, and two Republicans, Clark Durant and Sharon Wise, won election.November 9, 1994 Republicans lead in Board of Education races 7 Battle Creek Enquirer https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-republicans-lead-i/206937790/ Newspapers.com September 29, 2026 This resulted in a 6–2 Republican majority on the board.November 4, 1994 Republicans vie to control state Board of Education 18 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-republicans-vie-to-co/206937783/ Newspapers.com September 29, 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees Incumbent Democrat Joel Ferguson sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Barbara Sawyer-Koch decided not to.September 5, 1994 MSU trustee announces she won't be on the ballot 10 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-msu-trustee-announces/206938183/ Newspapers.com September 29, 2026 Ferguson was defeated, and the election was won by Republican Donald Nugent and Democrat Colleen McNamara.November 9, 1994 U-M incumbent loses seat as voters bring in Republicans 13 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-u-m-incumbent-los/206938214/ Newspapers.com September 29, 2026 University of Michigan Board of Regents Incumbent Democrats Paul W. Brown and James L. Waters sought re-election. They were defeated by Republicans Andrea Fischer and Dan Horning. This resulted in an even 4–4 split of Democrats and Republicans on the board.November 9, 1994 Republican challengers defeat pair of longtime U-M regents 9 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-republican-challenger/206937926/ Newspapers.com September 29, 2026 Wayne State University Board of Governors Incumbent Democrat Leon Atchison sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Robert Naftaly decided not to.September 8, 1994 Blues official won't seek new term on WSU board 17 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-blues-official-wont/206938341/ Newspapers.com September 29, 2026 The election was won by Atchison and Diane Dunaskiss.November 9, 1994 Newcomers lead in university races 8 Battle Creek Enquirer https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-newcomers-lead-in/206938348/ Newspapers.com September 29, 2026 Ballot initiatives State ballot proposals 1994 Michigan Proposal A There was one state ballot proposal voted up on March 15, 1994. Proposal A, which sought to reform school finance, raise sales tax, and limit property tax increases was passed into law.March 16, 1994 Work has just begun 1 Grand Haven Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/article/grand-haven-tribune-work-has-just-begun/206938465/ Newspapers.com September 29, 2026 There were four state ballot proposals voted up on November 8, 1994. Proposal A, which sought to draft a new state constitution, was rejected. Proposal B, which banned criminal defendants which plead guilty or no contest from appealing, was passed. Proposal C, which sought to lower auto insurance rates, was rejected. Proposal P, which sought to increase state park funding, was passed.November 9, 1994 Voters boot Proposal C, Proposal A 6 Lansing State Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-voters-boot-propos/206938540/ Newspapers.com September 29, 2026 References Michigan Category:Michigan elections by year