2002 Michigan elections

none 2002 Michigan elections Michigan no 2000 Michigan elections 2000 2004 Michigan elections 2004 2002 11 05 The 2002 Michigan elections were held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 5, 2002. The state primary was held on August 6.Election Results https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/votehistory/ Michigan Secretary of State September 12, 2026 Federal U.S. Senate 2002 United States Senate election in Michigan Incumbent Democratic senator Carl Levin won re-election against Republican nominee Rocky Raczkowski.November 6, 2002 Levin wins, but loses chair of Armed Services Commission A22 The Grand Rapids Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-levin-wins-but-l/205844367/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan In the 2002 redistricting cycle, Michigan lost one congressional seat, reducing it to 15 congressional districts.April 19, 2002 State can't hit ballot deadline 22 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-state-cant-hit-ballo/205844650/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Before the 2002 election, Democrats held a 9–7 majority in Michigan's U.S. House delegation. After the 2002 election, Republicans held a 9–6 majority in the delegation.November 11, 2002 GOP pumped to start Congress 30 The Grand Rapids Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-gop-pumped-to-sta/205844597/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Executive Governor and lieutenant governor 2002 Michigan gubernatorial election Incumbent Republican governor John Engler was term-limited.February 28, 2002 Term-limited Gov. Engler takes in $180,000 in campaign contributions 1 Grand Haven Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/article/grand-haven-tribune-term-limited-gov-en/205845066/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Democratic nominee Jennifer Granholm defeated Republican nominee Dick Posthumus.November 6, 2002 Granholm stands alone 1 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-granholm-stands-a/205845257/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Secretary of state 2002 Michigan Secretary of State election Incumbent Republican secretary of state Candice Miller was term-limited. Republican nominee Terri Lynn Land defeated Democratic nominee Melvin "Butch" Hollowell.November 6, 2002 AG race a nail-biter; Land wins secretary of state 7 Jackson Citizen Patriot https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-citizen-patriot-ag-race-a-nail-b/205845489/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Attorney general 2002 Michigan Attorney General election Incumbent Democratic attorney general Jennifer Granholm sought the governorship in 2002.March 12, 2002 DeGrow out of AG race 9 Midland Daily News https://www.newspapers.com/article/midland-daily-news-degrow-out-of-ag-race/205845982/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Republican nominee Mike Cox defeated Democratic nominee Gary Peters.November 9, 2002 Mike Cox proceeds with transition A8 The Grand Rapids Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-mike-cox-proceeds/205845874/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Legislature Senate 2002 Michigan Senate election Republicans lost a seat in the state Senate but maintained a majority. The election resulted in a 22–16 Republican majority over the Democrats in the chamber.November 6, 2002 Republicans retain edge in state Senate 14 Jackson Citizen Patriot https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-citizen-patriot-republicans-reta/205846485/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 House of Representatives 2002 Michigan House of Representatives election Republicans won 5 seats, increasing their majority in the state House to 63–47 over the Democrats.November 10, 2002 Little to celebrate at Democrat victory party 6 The Saginaw News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-little-to-celebrate-at/205846661/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Judiciary Supreme Court Incumbent Republicans Elizabeth Weaver and Robert P. Young Jr. won re-election. This preserved the 5–2 Republican majority on the court.November 6, 2002 State Supreme Court incumbents win 3 The Flint Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-state-supreme-court-in/205847011/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Michigan State Board of Education and University Boards Michigan State Board of Education Republican incumbent Michael Warren sought re-election, while Republican incumbent Sharon A. Wise did not run for re-election.November 7, 2002 Democrats extend majority on board 17 The Herald-Palladium https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-democrats-extend-ma/205847376/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 The election was won by Republican Carolyn Curtin and Democrat Elizabeth Bauer, ousting Warren. This increased the Democratic majority on the board to 6–2.November 7, 2002 Curtin apparent winner of education board seat 14 Midland Daily News https://www.newspapers.com/article/midland-daily-news-curtin-apparent-winne/205848385/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees Incumbents Republican Donald Nugent and Democrat Colleen McNamara were re-elected. This preserved the 5–3 Republican majority on the board.August 25, 2002 Cherry 5 The Flint Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-cherry/205864442/ Newspapers.com September 13, 2026November 7, 2002 Proposal 4 dead, but debate isn't 57 Detroit Free Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-proposal-4-dead-but/205864516/ Newspapers.com September 13, 2026 University of Michigan Board of Regents Incumbent Republican Andrea Fischer Newman sought re-election, while incumbent Republican Daniel D. Horning did not run for re-election.November 3, 2002 University board candidates are varied 124 Kalamazoo Gazette https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-university-board-c/205848526/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Republican Andrew Richner was elected and Newman was re-elected. This preserved the 5–3 Democratic majority on the board.November 7, 2002 Richner elected to U-M regents board 15 The Ann Arbor News https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-richner-elected-to-u/205848856/ Newspapers.com September 12, 2026 Wayne State University Board of Governors Incumbents Democrat Leon Atchison and Republican Diane L. Dunaskiss ran for re-election. Dunaskiss was re-elected, but Democrat Richard H. Bernstein was elected over Atchison. This preserved the 6–2 Democratic majority on the board.November 6, 2002 Parties seek control of three university boards 7 Midland Daily News https://www.newspapers.com/article/midland-daily-news-parties-seek-control/205865722/ Newspapers.com September 13, 2026 Ballot initiatives Ballot proposals There were two state ballot proposals in Michigan on August 6, 2002. Both were approved. Proposal 1 sought to restructure the payment system for state legislators.August 7, 2002 Voters: Revamp pay system for lawmakers 20 Jackson Citizen Patriot https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-citizen-patriot-voters-revamp-p/206362780/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 Proposal 2 sought to increase the investment options for state environmental funds.August 7, 2002 Voters approve both statewide proposals 10 Muskegon Chronicle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-voters-approve-bo/206363073/ Newspapers.com September 20, 2026 There were 4 state ballot proposals in Michigan on November 5, 2002. Proposal 1, a referendum which sought to ban straight-ticket voting, was rejected. Proposal 2, which sought to authorize the selling of bonds for clean water and sewage projects, was approved. Proposal 3, a state constitutional amendment which sought to guarantee state workers the right to collective bargaining with binding arbitration, was rejected. Proposal 4, a state constitutional amendment which sought to divert funds from a tobacco settlement toward the healthcare industry and smoking prevention, was rejected.November 6, 2002 Voters give nod to Upton, Levin 1 The Niles Daily Star https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-niles-daily-star-voters-give-nod-to/205866170/ Newspapers.com September 13, 2026November 6, 2002 Proposal 3 likely voted down at polls 4 Lansing State Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-proposal-3-likely/205865864/ Newspapers.com September 13, 2026November 6, 2002 Proposal 4 brought people to the polls 1 The Herald-Palladium https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-proposal-4-brought/205866331/ Newspapers.com September 13, 2026 Local elections The following is an incomplete list of 2002 elections in notable localities. Flint mayoral elections 2002 Flint mayoral recall election 2002 Flint mayoral special election A recall election on March 5, 2002, ousted Flint Mayor Woodrow Stanley. City Administrator Darnell Earley served as mayor until a special election was held to replace Stanley.March 6, 2002 Voters oust Flint mayor in recall election 16 The Herald-Palladium https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium/175665735/ Newspapers.com September 13, 2026 James W. Rutherford was elected mayor on August 6.August 7, 2002 Rutherford easily wins mayoral race 1 The Flint Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-rutherford-easily-wins/205866599/ Newspapers.com September 13, 2026 References Michigan Category:Michigan elections by year