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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.Election Results https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/votehistory/ Michigan Secretary of State September 12, 2026
Federal
Presidential caucuses
2004 Michigan Democratic presidential caucuses
The Democratic presidential caucus was held on February 7, 2004, in Michigan. John Kerry won the state.February 8, 2004 Kerry romps in Michigan caucus A1 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-kerry-romps-in-mi/205836094/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Kerry would go on to win the Democratic nomination nationally. Kerry nominated; Edwards revives theme of two Americas https://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2004/07/28_ap_dncedwards/ Minnesota Public Radio July 28, 2004 September 12, 2026 There was no Republican presidential caucus or primary held in Michigan.February 4, 2004 Caller praises high school's report card 7 The Times Herald https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-caller-praises-high-sch/205834788/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Incumbent Republican president George W. Bush would be renominated nationally.http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P04/tally.phtml State by State Summary 2004 Presidential Primaries, Caucuses, and Conventions September 12, 2004 July 7, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240707082800/https://www.thegreenpapers.com/P04/tally.phtml dead
Presidential general election
2004 United States presidential election in Michigan
Democratic nominee John Kerry won Michigan in the presidential general election.Michigan https://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/results/states/MI/ CNN 2004 September 12, 2026 All 17 of Michigan's electoral votes went to Kerry.2004 Electoral College Results https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/2004 National Archives and Records Administration September 11, 2026 Incumbent Republican president George W. Bush would win re-election nationally. President Bush Wins Second Term in Office https://www.michiganpublic.org/2004-11-03/president-bush-wins-second-term-in-office Michigan Public Radio November 3, 2004 September 12, 2026
U.S. House of Representatives election
2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan
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.November 3, 2004 Schwarz, Rogers poised to win congressional seats 8 Lansing State Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-schwarz-rogers-po/205838068/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026
Legislature
State House of Representative election
2004 Michigan House of Representatives 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.November 4, 2004 Democrats pick up 5 House seats for 58-52 split 19 The Herald-Palladium https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-democrats-pick-up-5/204733902/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026
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.November 3, 2004 Supreme Court stays conservative 16 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-supreme-court-sta/205838693/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026
Michigan State Board of Education and University boards
Michigan State Board of Education
Incumbent Democrats Herb Moyer and Marianne McGuire sought re-election.November 3, 2004 Board races vary across the state 16 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-board-races-vary/205839640/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 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.November 23, 2004 Canvassers board certifies results of Nov. 2 election 5 The Flint Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-canvassers-board-certi/205839834/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026
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.November 5, 2004 Two incumbents ousted from university board seats 10 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-two-incumbents-ou/205840597/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026November 4, 2004 Hillegonds loses spot on Wayne State board 7 The Flint Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-hillegonds-loses-spot/205841137/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026
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
2004 Michigan Proposal 04-2
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.November 3, 2004 State clears proposals 1 Jackson Citizen Patriot https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-citizen-patriot-state-clears-pro/205842090/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026
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.November 3, 2004 Incumbents lead in sheriff, executive, prosecutor races 11 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-incumbents-lead-in-sh/205842392/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026
References
Michigan
Category:Michigan elections by year