2006 Michigan elections

none 2006 Michigan elections Michigan no 2004 Michigan elections 2004 2008 Michigan elections 2008 2006 11 07 The 2006 Michigan elections were held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 7, 2006. The state primary was held on August 8.Election Results https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/votehistory/ Michigan Secretary of State September 11, 2026 Federal U.S. Senate election 2006 United States Senate election in Michigan Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee Mike Bouchard.November 8, 2006 Stabenow ready to 'chart a new direction' A6 The Grand Rapids Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-stabenow-ready-to/205796358/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 U.S. House of Representatives election 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan There were 9 Republicans elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan, and 6 Democrats elected. This maintained the previous partisan makeup of Michigan's House delegation.November 8, 2006 GOP loses House clout B6 The Grand Rapids Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-gop-loses-house-c/205796729/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Executive Governor and lieutenant governor 2006 Michigan gubernatorial election Incumbent Democratic governor Jennifer Granholm was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee Dick DeVos.November 8, 2006 Granholm is ready to work 8 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-granholm-is-ready-to/205796993/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Secretary of state 2006 Michigan Secretary of State election Incumbent Republican secretary of state Terri Lynn Land was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee Carmella Sabaugh.November 8, 2006 Land handily wins against Sabaugh 21 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-land-handily-wins-aga/205797051/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Attorney general 2006 Michigan Attorney General election Incumbent Republican attorney general Mike Cox was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee Amos Williams.November 8, 2006 Cox wins re-election as Michigan A.G. 8 Midland Daily News https://www.newspapers.com/article/midland-daily-news-cox-wins-re-election/205797144/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Legislature Senate 2006 Michigan Senate election Republicans in the Michigan Senate lost one seat, but still held a 21–17 majority in the chamber over the Democrats.November 10, 2006 GOP still keeps control of Senate 13 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-gop-still-keeps-contr/205797310/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 House of Representatives 2006 Michigan House of Representatives election Democrats gained a majority in the state House, which held a Republican majority before the election. Democrats won a 58–52 majority over the Republicans.November 8, 2006 Democrats win partial control of state Legislature 22 The Grand Rapids Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-democrats-win-par/205797570/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Judiciary Supreme Court Incumbent justices Democrat Michael Cavanagh and Republican Maura D. Corrigan were re-elected, maintaining a 5–2 Republican majority on the court.November 8, 2006 Cavanagh, Corrigan remain on Supreme Court 15 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-cavanagh-corriga/205797947/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Michigan State Board of Education and University boards Michigan State Board of Education Democrats Casandra E. Ulbrich and incumbent Reginald Turner won, defeating nine other candidates, including incumbent Republican Eileen Weiser, raising the Democrats' majority on the board to 6–2 over the Republicans.November 8, 2006 Dems sweep school, university board races 14 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-dems-sweep-school/205798919/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees Democrats George Perles and Faylen Owens defeated incumbent Michigan State University trustees Republicans Dee Cook and Dave Porteous. They flipped the board to a 5–3 Democratic majority. University of Michigan Board of Regents Incumbent University of Michigan regents Democrat Kathy White and Republican David A. Brandon both sought re-election. Democrats White and Julia Donovan won, defeating Brandon, increasing the Democratic majority on the board to 6–2.November 8, 2006 Democrats gain seat on U-M board 13 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-democrats-gain-seat-o/205799716/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Wayne State University Board of Governors Incumbent Democratic Wayne State University board member Eugene Driker sought re-election, while incumbent Republican Elizabeth Hardy did not. Democrats Driker and Debbie Dingell won election, raising the Democratic majority on the board to 7–1. Ballot initiatives State ballot proposals Michigan Civil Rights Initiative There were five state ballot initiatives in Michigan on November 7, 2006. Proposal 1, a state constitutional amendment protecting state conservation funds, preventing them from being appropriated for other purposes, was approved. Proposal 2, a state constitutional amendment banning affirmative action programs was approved. Proposal 3, a referendum that would have allowed the hunting of mourning doves, was defeated. Proposal 4, a state constitutional amendment restricting the use of eminent domain. was approved.November 8, 2006 Mich. protects birds, property rights 9 Lansing State Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-mich-protects-bir/205800106/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Proposal 5, a legislative initiative which would have guaranteed an annual increase in education funding, was defeated.November 8, 2006 Voters shy from school funding 9 Lansing State Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-voters-shy-from-sc/205800167/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 References Michigan Category:Michigan elections by year