1990 Michigan elections
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November 6, 1990
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 6, 1990. The state primary was held on August 7.[1]
Federal elections
[edit]U.S. Senate election
[edit]Incumbent Democratic U.S. senator Carl Levin defeated Republican nominee Bill Schuette.[2]
U.S. House of Representatives election
[edit]Michigan's U.S. House delegation maintained its 11–7 Democratic majority.[3]
State elections
[edit]Gubernatorial election
[edit]Incumbent Democratic governor James J. Blanchard was defeated by Republican nominee John Engler.[4]
State Secretary of State Election
[edit]Incumbent Democratic secretary of state Richard H. Austin defeated Republican nominee Judy Miller.[5]
State Attorney General Election
[edit]Incumbent Democratic attorney general Frank J. Kelley defeated Republican nominee Clifford Taylor.[5]
State Senate election
[edit]The Republicans maintained their 20–18 majority over the Democrats in the chamber.[6]
State House of Representative election
[edit]The Democrats won another 61–49 majority over the Republicans in the chamber.[7]
State House special election
[edit]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.[8] 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.[9] The special general election was won by Republican D. Roman Kulchitsky.[10]
State Supreme Court election
[edit]There were two Michigan Supreme Court justices to elect on November 6, 1990.[1] Incumbent Democratic justices Patricia Boyle and Michael Cavanagh won re-election.[11] This maintained the previous make-up of the court, consisting of 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans, and 1 independents.[12]
State Board of Education election
[edit]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.[13]
University of Michigan Regents election
[edit]Incumbent Democrat Philip Power sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Thomas Roach decided not to.[14] Power and Republican Shirley McFee won. This resulted in an even 4–4 split of Democrats and Republicans on the board.[15]
Michigan State University Trustee election
[edit]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.[16]
Wayne State University Governor election
[edit]Incumbent Democrats Michael Einheuser and Mildred Jeffrey did not run for re-election. Democrat Brenda M. Scott and Republican Elizabeth Hardy won.[17]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Michigan manual, 1991-1992. 1991. pp. 831, 891–892.
- ↑ "Levin easily wins third-term bid". Battle Creek Enquirer. November 7, 1990. p. 4. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Michigan voters return 15 incumbents to U.S. House". The Muskegon Chronicle. November 8, 1990. p. 17. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Upset, but he's not bitter". Lansing State Journal. November 8, 1990. p. 3. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "GOP gains seats on education boards". The Muskegon Chronicle. November 8, 1990. p. 17. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "GOP, Dems trade state Senate seats". Grand Haven Tribune. November 7, 1990. p. 6. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Democrats add additional seat to House edge". The Flint Journal. November 7, 1990. p. 13. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Three in running for Dutko's seat". The Muskegon Chronicle. December 13, 1989. p. 14. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Voters to elect new legislator". The Niles Daily Star. January 16, 1990. p. 3. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Republican wins special election". The Times Herald. January 17, 1990. p. 5. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Boyle and Cavanagh retain high court seats". The Kalamazoo Gazette. November 7, 1990. p. 16. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Boyle, Cavanagh to run again". Detroit Free Press. April 15, 1990. p. 24. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "GOP to lead MUS, state education board". Jackson Citizen Patriot. November 7, 1990. p. 7. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "U of M Regents". Midland Daily News. November 4, 1990. p. 6. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Power, McFee victorious in regents race". The Ann Arbor News. November 7, 1990. p. 7. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Voters show support for MSU's president". Lansing State Journal. November 8, 1990. p. 4. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Boyle, Cavanagh, Fitzgerald win in judicial races". Midland Daily News. November 8, 1990. p. 10. Retrieved October 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.