1996 Michigan elections

none 1996 Michigan elections Michigan no 1994 Michigan elections 1994 1998 Michigan elections 1998 1996 11 05 The 1996 Michigan elections were held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 5, 1996. The presidential primary was held on March 19. The state primary was held on August 6.Scammon Richard M. McGillivray Alice V. America Votes 22: A Handbook of Contemporary American Election Statistics 1998 Congressional Quarterly Washington D.C. 290 https://archive.org/details/americavotes22ha0000unse/page/54/mode/2up September 20, 2026 Federal Presidential primaries and caucuses The Democratic presidential caucus in Michigan was held on March 16. Incumbent president Bill Clinton won unopposed. He would also win the presidential nomination nationally.March 17, 1996 State's Dems trickle in for caucus vote 9 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-states-dems-trickle/206365508/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 The presidential primary election was held on March 19 in Michigan. Bob Dole won the Republican presidential primary and was nominated nationally.March 20, 1996 Dole scores win in Michigan primary 1 Ironwood Daily Globe https://www.newspapers.com/article/ironwood-daily-globe-dole-scores-win-in/206365322/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Because of the Democratic caucus, Clinton's name didn't appear on the Democratic presidential primary ballot. The only option on the ballot was uncommitted. The Democratic primary didn't effect the delegates in the national election.March 19, 1996 Dole goes for the clincher 1 Jackson Citizen Patriot https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-citizen-patriot-dole-goes-for-th/206365364/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Presidential general election 1996 United States presidential election in Michigan Incumbent Democratic president Bill Clinton won Michigan in the presidential general election, defeating Republican nominee Bob Dole.Clinton surges to victory https://www.theguardian.com/world/1996/nov/06/usa.jonathanfreedland The Guardian November 6, 1996 September 20, 2026 All 18 of Michigan's electoral votes went to Clinton.1996 Electoral College Results https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/1996 National Archives and Records Administration September 20, 2026 Clinton won re-election nationally. U.S. Senate 1996 United States Senate election in Michigan Incumbent Democratic senator Carl Levin won re-election, defeating Republican nominee Ronna Romney.November 6, 1996 Dole goes for the clincher 3 Lansing State Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-levin-outdueling-r/206369111/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan The Democrats gained one seat, resulting in a 10–6 Democratic majority in Michigan's U.S. House delegation.November 7, 1996 INFLUENCE: Governor proud of his GOP election efforts, spurns idea that results were loss for him 4 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-influence-governor-p/206370185/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Legislature Senate special election A special primary election for Michigan's 15th Senate district was held on May 13, and the special general election was held on June 4.May 14, 1996 Pontiac: Bullard wins four-way Republican primary 2 The Flint Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-pontiac-bullard-wins/206370625/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 The special election was triggered by the resignation of Republican State Sen. David Honigman in March, due to ill health. The special election was won by Republican Bill Bullard Jr.June 5, 1996 Around the county 15 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-around-the-county/185304545/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 House of Representatives 1996 Michigan House of Representatives election Due to two vacancies, before the election, the Republicans had a 55–53 majority in the state House. After the election, the Democrats won a 58–52 majority in the chamber.November 6, 1996 Dems take over House 15 Battle Creek Enquirer https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-dems-take-over-hou/206371361/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Judiciary Supreme Court There were two full terms on the Michigan Supreme Court up for election on November 5, 1996. Incumbent independent Charles Levin did not seek re-election, while incumbent Republican James H. Brickley did seek re-election. Brickley and Democrat Marilyn Jean Kelly won election. This resulted in a 4–3 Democratic majority on the court.November 6, 1996 Democrats take majority on the state Supreme Court 16 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-democrats-take-majori/206372393/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Michigan State Board of Education and University boards Michigan State Board of Education Incumbent Republicans Louis Legg and Marilyn Lundy lost re-election to Democrats Marianne Yard McGuire and Herb Moyer. This resulted in an even 4–4 split of Republicans and Democrats on the board.November 7, 1996 Democrats' victories even up state education boards 17 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-democrats-victor/206373368/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees Incumbents Democrat Robert Weiss and the appointed Republican David Porteous sought election. Weiss was re-elected, while Porteous was defeated by Democrat Joel Ferguson. This resulted in a 5–3 Democratic majority on the board, which previously had an even 4–4 split of Republicans and Democrats.October 23, 1996 Porteous, Weiss for MSU board 4 Lansing State Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-porteous-weiss-fo/206374704/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 University of Michigan Board of Regents Incumbent Republican Deane Baker sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Nellie Varner did not. Baker was defeated in her attempt at re-election, the election being won by Democrats Olivia Maynard and Martin Taylor. This resulted in a 5–3 Democratic majority on the board, which previously had an even 4–4 split of Republicans and Democrats.November 6, 1996 Voters oust U-M regent Deane Baker 11 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-voters-oust-u-m-regen/206373853/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Wayne State University Board of Governors Incumbents Democrat Murray Jackson and the appointed Republican Vernice Davis-Anthony sought election. Davis-Anthony was defeated, and Democrats Jackson and Annetta Miller won the election. This resulted in a 5–3 Democratic majority on the board, which previously had an even 4–4 split of Republicans and Democrats.October 19, 1996 Candidates battle for unpaid positions on state's university boards 3 The Flint Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-candidates-battle-for/206375504/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Ballot initiatives State ballot proposals 1996 Michigan Proposal A Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act There were six state ballot proposals voted upon on November 5, 1996.November 2, 1996 Voters face six statewide ballot proposals 5 The Niles Daily Star https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-niles-daily-star-voters-face-six-sta/206375820/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Proposal A, which sought to ban the use of bingo games as political fundraisers, was rejected.November 6, 1996 Voters approve political bingo 37 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-voters-approve-politi/206376023/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Proposal B, which sought to require those running for judicial positions have at least five years of experience serving as lawyers, was approved.November 6, 1996 Voters require that judges have experience as lawyers 37 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-voters-require-that-j/206376324/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Proposal C, which sought to turn the Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund into a state constitutional fund, was approved.November 6, 1996 Voters OK protecting veterans fund 37 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-voters-ok-protecting/206376578/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Proposal D, which sought to ban the use of baiting and dogs in black bear hunting, was rejected.November 6, 1996 Voters vote down proposed bear-baiting ban 37 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-voters-vote-down-prop/206376901/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Proposal E, which sought to allow the establishing of up to three casinos in Detroit, was approved.November 6, 1996 Casino proposal comes in a winner 37 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-casino-proposal-comes/206377146/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Proposal G, which sought to give the Natural Resources Commission full authority over state wildlife management, was approved. 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