2012 Michigan elections

none 2012 Michigan elections Michigan no 2010 Michigan elections 2010 2014 Michigan elections 2014 2012 11 06 The 2012 Michigan elections were held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 6, 2012. The presidential primary was held on February 28th. The state primary was held on August 7th.Election Results https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/votehistory/ Michigan Secretary of State September 7, 2026 Federal Presidential primaries 2012 Michigan Republican presidential primary Michigan held its presidential primary on February 28, 2012. Incumbent president Barack Obama won the Democratic primary, unopposed. Mitt Romney won the Republican primary.David Espo Kasie Hunt Romney sweeps Ariz., Michigan primaries https://www.mprnews.org/story/2012/02/28/arizona-michigan-gop-primary Minnesota Public Radio February 28, 2012 September 7, 2026 Romney would go on to be the Republican nominee for president.Stephen Ohlemacher Romney savors GOP nomination victory https://www.mprnews.org/story/2012/05/29/romney-savors-gop-nomination-victory Minnesota Public Radio May 29, 2012 September 7, 2026 Presidential general election 2012 United States presidential election in Michigan Incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama won the state of Michigan over Republican nominee Mitt Romney.November 26, 2012 Rick Pluta It’s Official: Obama Wins Michigan https://www.wkar.org/newsroom/2012-11-26/its-official-obama-wins-michigan Minnesota Public Radio September 7, 2026 All 16 of Michigan's presidential electors voted for Obama.2012 Electoral College Results https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/2012 National Archives and Records Administration September 7, 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan In the 2012 redistricting cycle, Michigan lost one congressional seat, reducing it to 14 congressional districts.Gov. Snyder Signs Redistricting Legislation https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/gov-snyder-signs-redistricting-legislation/ CBS News August 10, 2011 September 7, 2026 In the 2012 U.S. House election in Michigan, Republicans won 9 seats while Democrats won 5.Eric Ostermeier Michigan Democrats’ Gerrymandering Problem at Historic Level https://smartpolitics.lib.umn.edu/2013/07/08/michigan-democrats-gerrymander/ Smart Politics July 8, 2013 September 7, 2026 U.S. House special election 2012 Michigan's 11th congressional district special election There was a special election in Michigan's 11th congressional district, triggered by the resignation of Republican Thaddeus McCotter.David Eggert July 22, 2012 Three more candidates file for special primary A5 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-three-more-candidates/205501954/ Newspapers.com September 7, 2026 The special primary was held on September 5. The special general election was held alongside the main general election, on November 6.David Eggert Lt. Gov. Brian Calley calls special $650K election to fill Thad McCotter's seat https://www.mlive.com/politics/2012/07/lt_gov_brian_calley_calls_spec.html MLive July 10, 2012 September 7, 2026 Democrat David Curson won the special election to fill the unexpired term, but did not run in the general election to serve a full term.Henry C. Jackson November 19, 2012 6 weeks and done for fill-in Michigan Congressman 6 Kalamazoo Gazette https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-6-weeks-and-done-f/205543518/ Newspapers.com September 7, 2026 Legislature House of Representatives election 2012 Michigan House of Representatives election Before the 2012 election, the state House had a 64–46 Republican majority over the Democrats. After the election, the Republicans lost five seats. Their majority was maintained, though it was reduced to 59–51.November 8, 2012 Republicans lose seats but cling on to majority A10 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-republicans-lose-seat/205499343/ Newspapers.com September 7, 2026 House special elections There were special elections on February 28, 2012, in 29th state House district and the 51st state House district. In the 29th district, incumbent Democrat Tim Melton resigned. In the 51st district, incumbent Republican Paul H. Scott faced a successful recall election in 2011. The 29th district was won by Democrat Tim Greimel. The 51st district was won by Republican Joseph Graves.February 29, 2012 Parties Hang on to State House Seats A5 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-parties-hang-on-to-st/183492999/ Newspapers.com September 7, 2026 Judiciary Supreme Court There were three justices of the Michigan Supreme Court elected on November 6, 2012.David Eggert Election results 2012: Michigan Supreme Court race still in doubt; GOP says it will keep control https://www.mlive.com/politics/2012/11/election_results_2012_michigan_1.html November 7, 2012 MLive September 7, 2026 While two elections were for full, 8-year terms, one election was for a partial term of only two years.John Wisely November 7, 2012 GOP-nominated judges will keep Supreme Court majority 5 Livingston County Daily Press and Argus https://www.newspapers.com/article/livingston-county-daily-press-and-argus/205511927/ Newspapers.com September 7, 20262012 Michigan Election Results https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/votehistory/ Michigan Secretary of State September 7, 2026 While Michigan State Supreme Court elections are officially nonpartisan, the candidates are permitted to be nominated at political party conventions.Michigan https://statecourtreport.org/state/michigan State Court Report September 7, 2026 For the partial term, Republican Brian K. Zahra, who was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to fill the vacancy left by fellow Republican Maura D. Corrigan, was elected. In the two full seats, Republican incumbent Stephen Markman was re-elected and Democrat Bridget Mary McCormack was elected, replacing incumbent Democrat Marilyn Jean Kelly who was barred due to her age from running again.Kathy Barks Hoffman March 9, 2012 Michigan Democrats to get look at court candidates 8 The Flint Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-michigan-democrats-to/205512810/ Newspapers.com September 7, 2026 The election preserved the 4–3 majority the Republicans had on the court. Michigan State Board of Education and University boards Michigan State Board of Education There were two seats on the Michigan State Board of Education up for election on November 6, 2012. In one seat, the incumbent Democrat Marianne Yared McGuire did not seek re-election. In the other seat, incumbent Republican Nancy Danhof was defeated in her attempt at renomination.Julie Mack September 11, 2012 Kurdys fights Common Core Curriculum in bid for state school board seat 3 Kalamazoo Gazette https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-kurdys-fights-comm/205527989/ Newspapers.com September 8, 2026 Both open seats were won by Democrats, Michelle Fecteau and Lupe Ramos-Montigny. This increased the Democratic majority on the board over the Republicans, leaving it at 6–2.Melissa Anders November 8, 2012 Democrats win two seats on state Board of Education 16 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-democrats-win-two/205527336/ Newspapers.com September 8, 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees election There were two seats on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees up for election on November 6, 2012. Incumbents, Democrat Joel Ferguson and Republican Melanie Foster, sought re-election. Ferguson was re-elected, but Foster was unseated by Democratic candidate Brian Mosallam. This increased the Democratic majority on the board. University of Michigan Board of Regents There were two open seats on the University of Michigan Board of Regents up for election on November 6, 2012. The seats were won by Democrats Mark Bernstein and Shauna Diggs, succeeding fellow Democrats Olivia Maynard and S. Martin Taylor.Melissa Anders November 8, 2012 Democrats take university board seats 16 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-democrats-take-un/205513505/ Newspapers.com September 7, 2026 The election maintained a Democratic majority on the board.David Jesse November 8, 2012 Dems keep reins; voters help WCCCD A11 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-dems-keep-reins-vote/205514024/ Newspapers.com September 7, 2026 Wayne State University Governor election There were two open seats up for election on the Wayne State University board of governors on November 6, 2012. Two incumbent Democrats, Tina Abbott and Annetta Miller, did not seek re-election. The election was won by two Democrats, Kim Trent and Sandra Hughes O'Brien. This maintained the Democratic majority on the board. Ballot initiatives 2012 Michigan ballot proposals There were six state ballot proposals in November 6, 2012, and all of them were rejected by votes. Of the six proposals, five sought to amend the Michigan Constitution.Craig Haupert November 8, 2012 Voters reject all six ballot proposals 13 Edwardsburg Argus https://www.newspapers.com/article/edwardsburg-argus-voters-reject-all-six/205516490/ Newspapers.com September 7, 2026 Local elections The following is an incomplete list of 2012 elections in notable localities. Bay County Executive election 2012 Bay County Executive election Incumbent Bay County executive Thomas L. Hickner, a Democrat, was re-elected unopposed.November 6, 2012 General Election Bay County Clerk 2012 https://www.baycountymi.gov/Docs/Clerk/Past%20Election%20Results/2012/November%206,%202012%20General%20Election.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20240808033803/https://www.baycountymi.gov/Docs/Clerk/Past%20Election%20Results/2012/November%206,%202012%20General%20Election.pdf August 8, 2024 September 7, 2026Bellor Beth Bay County executive faces familiar opponent The Bay City Times July 29, 2012 Bay City, Michigan A4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times/175564436/ September 7, 2026 Oakland County Executive election 2012 Oakland County Executive election Incumbent Republican Oakland County executive L. Brooks Patterson was re-elected.November 8, 2012 A day of surprises, lessons A11 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-a-day-of-surprises-l/205543028/ Newspapers.com September 8, 2026 Troy mayoral recall election Troy mayor Janice Daniels faced a successful recall election on November 6, 2012, ousting her from office. References Michigan Category:Michigan elections by year