1990 Michigan elections

none 1990 Michigan elections Michigan no 1988 Michigan elections 1988 1992 Michigan elections 1992 1990 11 06 The 1990 Michigan elections were held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 6, 1990. The state primary was held on August 7. Federal U.S. Senate 1990 United States Senate election in Michigan Incumbent Democratic U.S. senator Carl Levin defeated Republican nominee Bill Schuette.November 7, 1990 Levin easily wins third-term bid 4 Battle Creek Enquirer https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-levin-easily-wins/207768077/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan Michigan's U.S. House delegation maintained its 11–7 Democratic majority.November 8, 1990 Michigan voters return 15 incumbents to U.S. House 17 The Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-michigan-voters-r/207768354/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 Executive Governor and lieutenant governor 1990 Michigan gubernatorial election Incumbent Democratic governor James J. Blanchard was defeated by Republican nominee John Engler.November 8, 1990 Upset, but he's not bitter 3 Lansing State Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-upset-but-hes-no/207768609/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 Secretary of state 1990 Michigan Secretary of State election Incumbent Democratic secretary of state Richard H. Austin defeated Republican nominee Judy Miller.November 8, 1990 GOP gains seats on education boards 17 The Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-gop-gains-seats-o/207768929/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 Attorney general 1990 Michigan Attorney General election Incumbent Democratic attorney general Frank J. Kelley defeated Republican nominee Clifford Taylor. Legislature Senate 1990 Michigan Senate election The Republicans maintained their 20–18 majority over the Democrats in the chamber.November 7, 1990 GOP, Dems trade state Senate seats 6 Grand Haven Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/article/grand-haven-tribune-gop-dems-trade-stat/204983615/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 House of Representatives 1990 Michigan House of Representatives election The Democrats won another 61–49 majority over the Republicans in the chamber.November 7, 1990 Democrats add additional seat to House edge 13 The Flint Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-democrats-add-addition/205124752/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 House of Representatives special election There was a special election in the 25th state House district. The special primary was held on December 12, 1989. The special general was held on January 16, 1990.December 13, 1989 Three in running for Dutko's seat 14 The Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-three-in-running/207769818/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 It was triggered when incumbent Democrat Dennis Dutko resigned on October 2, 1989, after being sentenced for two drunk driving convictions on March 24, 1989.January 16, 1990 Voters to elect new legislator 3 The Niles Daily Star https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-niles-daily-star-voters-to-elect-new/183386948/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 The special general election was won by Republican D. Roman Kulchitsky.January 17, 1990 Republican wins special election 5 The Times Herald https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-republican-wins-special/123254943/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 Judiciary Supreme Court There were two Michigan Supreme Court justices to elect on November 6, 1990.1991 Michigan manual, 1991-1992 https://archive.org/details/michiganmanual190000unse/ 831, 891-892 English Incumbent Democratic justices Patricia Boyle and Michael Cavanagh won re-election.November 7, 1990 Boyle and Cavanagh retain high court seats 16 The Kalamazoo Gazette https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-boyle-and-cavanagh/207771004/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 This maintained the previous make-up of the court, consisting of 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans, and 1 independents.April 15, 1990 Boyle, Cavanagh to run again 24 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-boyle-cavanagh-to-ru/207770898/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 Michigan State Board of Education and University Boards Michigan State Board of Education Incumbent Democrats Barbara Roberts-Mason and the appointed Rollie Hopgood ran for re-election. Roberts-Mason was re-elected but Hopgood lost to Republican Dick DeVos. This resulted in a 5–3 Republican majority on the board.November 7, 1990 GOP to lead MUS, state education board 7 Jackson Citizen Patriot https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-citizen-patriot-gop-to-lead-mus/207771731/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees Incumbent Democrat Larry Owen sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Malcolm Dade decided not to. The election was won by Republcians Dee Cook and Jack Shingleton. This resulted in a 5–3 Republican majority on the board.November 8, 1990 Voters show support for MSU's president 4 Lansing State Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-voters-show-suppor/207772780/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 University of Michigan Board of Regents Incumbent Democrat Philip Power sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Thomas Roach decided not to.November 4, 1990 U of M Regents 6 Midland Daily News https://www.newspapers.com/article/midland-daily-news-u-of-m-regents/207772340/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 Power and Republican Shirley McFee won. This resulted in an even 4–4 split of Democrats and Republicans on the board.November 7, 1990 Power, McFee victorious in regents race 7 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-power-mcfee-victorio/207772320/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 Wayne State University Board of Governors Incumbent Democrats Michael Einheuser and Mildred Jeffrey did not run for re-election. Democrat Brenda M. Scott and Republican Elizabeth Hardy won.November 8, 1990 Boyle, Cavanagh, Fitzgerald win in judicial races 10 Midland Daily News https://www.newspapers.com/article/midland-daily-news-boyle-cavanagh-fitz/207773235/ Newspapers.com October 6, 2026 References Michigan Category:Michigan elections by year