2004 Michigan elections
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November 2, 2004
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 2, 2004. The state primary was held on August 3.[1]
Federal elections
[edit]Presidential caucuses
[edit]The Democratic presidential caucus was held on February 7, 2004, in Michigan. John Kerry won the state.[2] Kerry would go on to win the Democratic nomination nationally.[3] There was no Republican presidential caucus or primary held in Michigan.[4] Incumbent Republican president George W. Bush would be renominated nationally.[5]
Presidential general election
[edit]Democratic nominee John Kerry won Michigan in the presidential general election.[6] All 17 of Michigan's electoral votes went to Kerry.[7] Incumbent Republican president George W. Bush would win re-election nationally.[8]
U.S. House of Representatives election
[edit]There were 9 Republicans and 6 Democrats elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan. This maintained the previous partisan makeup of Michigan's House delegation.[9]
State elections
[edit]State House of Representative election
[edit]Before the election, Republicans held a 63–47 majority in the state House. After the election, the Republicans' majority over the Democrats was weakened to 58–52.[10]
State Supreme Court election
[edit]Incumbent Republican justice Stephen Markman and incumbent Democratic justice Marilyn Jean Kelly both won re-election, preserving the 5–2 Republican majority on the court.[11]
State Board of Education election
[edit]Incumbent Democrats Herb Moyer and Marianne McGuire sought re-election.[12] McGuire was re-elected, but Moyer was defeated by Republican Nancy Danhof. This weakened the Democratic majority over Republicans on the board to 5–3.[13]
University of Michigan Regents election
[edit]Incumbent Democrats Olivia Maynard and S. Martin Taylor were re-elected. This maintained the 5–3 Democratic majority on the board.[14][15]
Michigan State University Trustee election
[edit]Incumbents Democrat Joel Ferguson and Republican Randall Pittman sought re-election. Ferguson was re-elected, but Pittman lost re-election to fellow Republican Melanie Foster. This maintained the 5–3 Republican majority on the board.[14][15]
Wayne State University Governor election
[edit]Incumbents Republican Paul Hillegonds and Democrat Annetta Miller sought re-election. Miller was re-elected, but Hillegonds was defeated by Democrat Tina Abbott. This increased the Democratic majority on the board to 6–2.[14][15]
State ballot proposals
[edit]There were two state constitutional amendment ballot proposals in Michigan on November 2, 2004.[1] Both were approved. Proposal 1 required that new gambling operations gain voter approval. Proposal 2 banned gay marriage.[16]
Local elections
[edit]The following is an incomplete list of 2004 elections in notable localities.
Oakland County Executive election
[edit]Incumbent Republican Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson was re-elected.[17]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Kerry romps in Michigan caucus". Muskegon Chronicle. February 8, 2004. p. A1. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Kerry nominated; Edwards revives theme of two Americas". Minnesota Public Radio. July 28, 2004. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Caller praises high school's report card". The Times Herald. February 4, 2004. p. 7. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "State by State Summary 2004 Presidential Primaries, Caucuses, and Conventions". Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2004.
- ↑ "Michigan". CNN. 2004. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "2004 Electoral College Results". National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
- ↑ "President Bush Wins Second Term in Office". Michigan Public Radio. November 3, 2004. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Schwarz, Rogers poised to win congressional seats". Lansing State Journal. November 3, 2004. p. 8. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Democrats pick up 5 House seats for 58-52 split". The Herald-Palladium. November 4, 2004. p. 19. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Supreme Court stays conservative". Muskegon Chronicle. November 3, 2004. p. 16. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Board races vary across the state". Muskegon Chronicle. November 3, 2004. p. 16. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Canvassers board certifies results of Nov. 2 election". The Flint Journal. November 23, 2004. p. 5. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "Two incumbents ousted from university board seats". Muskegon Chronicle. November 5, 2004. p. 10. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "Hillegonds loses spot on Wayne State board". The Flint Journal. November 4, 2004. p. 7. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "State clears proposals". Jackson Citizen Patriot. November 3, 2004. p. 1. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Incumbents lead in sheriff, executive, prosecutor races". Detroit Free Press. November 3, 2004. p. 11. Retrieved September 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.