2008 Michigan elections

none 2008 Michigan elections Michigan no 2006 Michigan elections 2006 2010 Michigan elections 2010 2008 11 04 The 2008 Michigan elections were held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 4, 2008. The presidential primary was held on January 15. The state primary was held on August 5.Election Results https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/votehistory/ Michigan Secretary of State September 11, 2026 Federal Presidential primaries 2008 Michigan Democratic presidential primary 2008 Michigan Republican presidential primary The presidential primaries were held on January 15, 2008. Hillary Clinton won the Democratic primary in Michigan, but Barack Obama won the primary nationally.Dems give Michigan and Florida full voting rights https://www.mprnews.org/story/2008/08/24/dems-give-michigan-and-florida-full-voting-rights Minnesota Public Radio August 24, 2008 September 11, 2026 Mitt Romney won the Republican primary in Michigan, but John McCain won the primary nationally.Romney defeats McCain in Michigan primary https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna22660529 NBC News January 15, 2008 September 11, 2026McCain officially wins Republican nomination https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/mar/05/johnmccain.uselections2008 The Guardian March 5, 2008 September 11, 2026 Presidential general election 2008 United States presidential election in Michigan Democratic nominee Barack Obama won the presidential general election in Michigan, defeating Republican nominee John McCain. History happens: Obama wins https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/mar/05/johnmccain.uselections2008 The Guardian March 5, 2008 September 11, 2026 All 17 of Michigan's electoral votes went to Obama.2008 Electoral College Results https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/2008 National Archives and Records Administration September 11, 2026 Obama would also win the presidency nationally. U.S. Senate 2008 United States Senate election in Michigan Incumbent Democrat Carl Levin was re-elected to the U.S. Senate.November 5, 2008 Levin returns to Senate 21 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-levin-returns-to/205779127/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan Two incumbent Republicans were defeated, resulting in 8 Democratic members of the U.S. House and 7 Republicans.November 6, 2008 It'll Go Down in History 9 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-itll-go-down-in-hist/205779510/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Legislature State House of Representative 2008 Michigan House of Representatives election The Democrats win a greater lead in the state House, resulting in a 67–43 majority over the Republicans.November 6, 2008 Democrats' victory trail begins in state House 4 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-democrats-victory-tr/205779685/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Judiciary Supreme Court Incumbent Republican chief justice Clifford Taylor sought re-election on November 4, 2008. While Michigan State Supreme Court elections are officially nonpartisan, the candidates are permitted to be nominated at political party conventions.Michigan https://statecourtreport.org/state/michigan State Court Report September 11, 2026 Taylor was defeated by Democratic nominee Diane Hathaway. Michigan State Board of Education and University boards State Board of Education Incumbent Democrats Kathleen Straus and John Austin were re-elected, preserving the 6–2 majority the party held on the board.November 5, 2008 Democrats loom large on education boards 16 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-democrats-loom-la/205780352/ Newspapers.com September 7, 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees In the November 4, 2008, general election, incumbent Michigan State University trustee Scott Romney sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Dorothy V. Gonzales was not renominated at the party's convention.October 18, 2008 Michigan university boards facing budget issues 24 Grand Haven Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/article/grand-haven-tribune-michigan-university/205781621/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Democrats Dianne Byrum and Diann Woodward won election, increasing the Democratic majority on the board to 6–2.November 5, 2008 Democrats sweep races for state education boards 9 Kalamazoo Gazette https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-democrats-sweep-ra/205787557/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 University of Michigan Board of Regents There were two seats up for election on University of Michigan board of regents on November 4, 2008. One Democratic incumbent, Larry Deitch, sought re-election. Another Democratic incumbent, Rebecca McGowan, did not seek re-election.September 7, 2008 Democrats pick 2 for U-M regents contest A8 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-democrats-pick-2-for/205780696/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 The election was won by Democrats Deitch and Denise Ilitch. This preserved the 6–2 majority the party held on the board.November 5, 2008 Democrats win 2 U-M regents seats A4 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-democrats-win-2-u-m-r/205781062/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Wayne State University Board of Governors In the November 4, 2008, general election, incumbent Democrat Paul Massaron sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Jacquelin Washington decided not to seek re-election.October 19, 2008 University boards have to hit books A30 The Grand Rapids Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-university-boards/205782269/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Democrats Massaron and Gary Pollard were elected, preserving the 7–1 Democratic majority on the board. Ballot initiatives State ballot proposals 2008 Michigan Proposal 1 2008 Michigan Proposal 2 Michigan approved two state ballot proposals on November 4, 2008. Proposal 1 was a legislative initiative to legalize medical marijuana in state law. Proposal 2 was a state constitutional amendment which lessened restrictions on stem cell research.November 6, 2008 State looks to codify marijuana, stem-cell laws 29 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-state-looks-to-codify/205788123/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 Local elections The following is an incomplete list of 2008 elections in notable localities. Bay County executive election 2008 Bay County Executive election Incumbent Bay County Executive Thomas L. Hickner, a Democrat, was re-elected unopposed.November 4, 2008 General Election Bay County Clerk 2008 https://www.baycountymi.gov/Docs/Clerk/Past%20Election%20Results/2008/November%204%2C%202008%20General%20Election.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20251006140232/https://www.baycountymi.gov/Docs/Clerk/Past%20Election%20Results/2008/November%204,%202008%20General%20Election.pdf 4 October 6, 2025 September 11, 2026 Oakland County executive election 2008 Oakland County Executive election Incumbent Republican Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson was re-elected.November 5, 2008 Patterson ducks Obama wave, cruises to victory 13 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-patterson-ducks-obama/205788494/ Newspapers.com September 11, 2026 References Michigan Category:Michigan elections by year