2000 Michigan elections

none 2000 Michigan elections Michigan no 1998 Michigan elections 1998 2002 Michigan elections 2002 2000 11 07 The 2000 Michigan elections were held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 7, 2000. The presidential primary was held on February 22. The state primary was held on August 8.Election Results https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/votehistory/ Michigan Secretary of State September 19, 2026 Federal Presidential primaries and caucuses 2000 Michigan Democratic presidential caucuses The presidential primary elections were held on February 22. John McCain won the Republican primary in Michigan.February 23, 2000 State revives McCain 1 Lansing State Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-state-revives-mcca/206187275/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 George W. Bush won the Republican nomination nationally.Transcript of George W. Bush's Acceptance Speech https://abcnews.com/Politics/story?id=123214&page=1 ABC News August 3, 2000 September 19, 2026 Lyndon LaRouche was the sole candidate on the ballot in the Democratic presidential primary. LaRouche was not recognized by the Democratic Party.February 22, 2000 Presidential Primary Election Facts 1 The Bay City Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-presidential-primary/206187497/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 There were more uncommitted votes than votes for LaRouche. The Democrats chose their nominee through a caucus instead of a primary election. The caucus was held on March 11. Al Gore won the Michigan caucus, and was nominated nationally.March 12, 2000 LaRouche partisans at center of fracas at Democrat caucus 25 The Grand Rapids Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-larouche-partisan/206186687/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026Al Gore, Democratic Candidate https://www.pbs.org/newshour/spc/extra/features/elections/gorebox.html PBS September 19, 2026 The Reform Party held a presidential primary election in Michigan. Donald Trump, who had dropped out of the race, was the only candidate on the ballot. The Reform Party presidential nomination was disputed between Pat Buchanan and John Hagelin. After a court decided against allowing either Buchanan or Hagelin on the November Michigan ballot as the Reform presidential candidate, Buchanan ran a write-in campaign, and Hagelin appeared on the ballot as the Natural Law Party candidate.October 20, 2000 Pat Buchanan on state ballot as write-in candidate 1 The Times Herald https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-pat-buchanan-on-state-b/206303517/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026September 30, 2000 Buchanan heads for top court 9 Lansing State Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-buchanan-heads-for/206306355/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 Presidential general election 2000 United States presidential election in Michigan Democratic nominee Al Gore won Michigan in the presidential general election.Gore Minutes From Conceding https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/11/9/gore-minutes-from-conceding-pnashville-on-the/ Harvard Crimson November 8, 2000 September 19, 2026 All 18 of Michigan's electoral votes went to Gore.2000 Electoral College Results https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/2000 National Archives and Records Administration September 19, 2026 Republican nominee George W. Bush won the presidency nationally.Bush Wins in Supreme Court; Gore Is Pressured to Concede https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-dec-13-mn-64863-story.html Los Angeles Times December 13, 2000 September 19, 2026 U.S. Senate 2000 United States Senate election in Michigan Democratic nominee Debbie Stabenow defeated incumbent Republican senator Spencer Abraham.November 8, 2000 Stabenow stuns Abraham in tight contest 11 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-stabenow-stuns-ab/206307965/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan Republicans gained one seat in Michigan the 2000 U.S. House race, resulting in a 9–7 Democratic majority in Michigan's U.S. House delegation.November 8, 2000 Congressional incumbents sweep seats in Michigan 10 Livingston County Daily Press & Argus https://www.newspapers.com/article/livingston-county-daily-press-and-argus/206308634/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 Legislature House of Representatives 2000 Michigan House of Representatives election Republicans maintained their 58–52 majority over the Democrats in the chamber.November 15, 2000 Republicans elect Rick Johnson speaker 9 Livingston County Daily Press and Argus https://www.newspapers.com/article/livingston-county-daily-press-and-argus/204766297/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 Judiciary Supreme Court There were three Michigan Supreme Court seats up for election on November 7, 2000. One was a full term, while two were partial terms. Of the partial terms, one was a two-year term, and the other was a four-year term. The two-year term was up for election due to the resignation of Democrat Conrad L. Mallett Jr.October 12, 2000 State high court race flooded with cash 3 The Flint Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-state-high-court-race/206310624/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026November 2, 1994 Five on ballot for two Supreme Court seats 36 Petoskey News-Review https://www.newspapers.com/article/petoskey-news-review-five-on-ballot-for/206310747/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 Governor John Engler appointed Republican Robert P. Young Jr. to replace Mallett on the state supreme court.December 31, 1998 Appeals judge Robert Young going to state Supreme Court 2 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-appeals-judge-robert/206310975/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 The four-year term was up for election due to the resignation of Republican James H. Brickley. Republican Stephen Markman was appointed by Governor Engler to replace Brickley. The appointments left the Republicans with a 5–2 majority over the Democrats on the court before the 2000 election.September 18, 1999 Engler names Markman to replace high court seat 4 Battle Creek Enquirer https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-engler-names-markm/206311252/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 Incumbent Republican appointees Young and Markman were elected to their partial terms. Incumbent Republican Clifford Taylor was re-elected for a full term. This maintained the 5–2 Republican majority on the court.November 8, 2000 Michigan Supreme Court justices will return to bench 21 The Grand Rapids Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-michigan-supreme/206311607/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 Michigan State Board of Education and University Boards Michigan State Board of Education Incumbent Democrat Kathleen N. Straus ran for re-election, while incumbent Republican Dorothy Beardmore decided not to. The election was won by Straus and Democrat John Austin, resulting in a 5–3 Democratic majority on the board.November 8, 2000 Dems win state beard seats 16 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-dems-win-state-be/206311956/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees Incumbents Democrat Dorothy Gonzales and Republican Scott Romney won re-election, maintaining a 4–4 Democrat-Republican split on the board. University of Michigan Board of Regents Incumbent Democrats Larry Deitch and Rebecca McGowan won re-election, maintaining a 5–3 Democratic majority on the board.November 9, 2000 Dems win 5 of 6 open seats on university boards 14 The Herald-Palladium https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-dems-win-5-of-6-ope/206312402/ Newspapers.com September 19, 2026 Wayne State University Board of Governors Neither of the incumbent Democrats, Edgar Scribner and Denise Lewis, decided to run for re-election.October 25, 2000 9 candidates vying for 2 seats on board 88 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-9-candidates-vying-fo/206327266/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 The election was won by Democrats Paul Massaron and Jackie Washington, preserving the 6–2 Democratic majority on the board. Ballot initiatives State ballot proposals There were two state ballot proposals voted upon on November 7, 2000. Both were rejected. Proposal 1 would have required specific poorly performing school districts to offer vouchers to students to attend private schools. It would have also allowed local school boards or voters in school districts to make similar requirements.November 8, 2000 Voters firmly reject vouchers 1 The Bay City Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-voters-firmly-reject/206327524/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026November 8, 2000 VOUCHERS firmly defeated 2 The Bay City Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-vouchers-firmly-defea/206327632/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Proposal 2 sought to require a two-thirds vote in the Michigan Legislature before it could pass any laws affecting local governments.November 8, 2000 State avoids Proposal 2's lawmaking disaster 146 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-state-avoids-proposal/206327416/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Local elections The following is an incomplete list of 2000 elections in notable localities. Oakland County Executive election 2000 Oakland County Executive election Incumbent Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson won re-election.November 8, 2000 Oakland County 72 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-oakland-county/206327905/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026OAKLAND COUNTY - GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS Oakland County Clerk http://www.co.oakland.mi.us/clerkrod/division_committee/elections/results/general_election_110700/election_night_summary.txt dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040812081902/www.co.oakland.mi.us/clerkrod/division_committee/elections/results/general_election_110700/election_night_summary.txt August 12, 2004 July 8, 2025 References Michigan Category:Michigan elections by year