1996 Michigan elections
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November 5, 1996
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A general election was 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.[1]
Federal elections
[edit]Presidential primaries and caucuses
[edit]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.[2]
The presidential primary election was held on March 19 in Michigan. Bob Dole won the Republican presidential primary and was nominated nationally.[3] Because of the Democratic caucus, Clinton's name didn't appear on the Democratic presidential primary ballot.[4] The only option on the ballot was uncommitted.[1] The Democratic primary didn't effect the delegates in the national election.[4]
Presidential general election
[edit]Incumbent Democratic president Bill Clinton won Michigan in the presidential general election, defeating Republican nominee Bob Dole.[5] All 18 of Michigan's electoral votes went to Clinton.[6] Clinton won re-election nationally.[5]
U.S. Senate election
[edit]Incumbent Democratic senator Carl Levin won re-election, defeating Republican nominee Ronna Romney.[7]
U.S. House of Representatives election
[edit]The Democrats gained one seat, resulting in a 10–6 Democratic majority in Michigan's U.S. House delegation.[8]
State elections
[edit]State Senate special election
[edit]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.[9] 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.[10]
State House of Representative election
[edit]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.[11]
State Supreme Court election
[edit]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.[12]
State Board of Education election
[edit]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.[13]
University of Michigan Regents election
[edit]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.[14][15]
Michigan State University Trustee election
[edit]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.[13][16]
Wayne State University Governor election
[edit]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.[13][15]
State ballot proposals
[edit]There were six state ballot proposals voted upon on November 5, 1996.[17] Proposal A, which sought to ban the use of bingo games as political fundraisers, was rejected.[18] Proposal B, which sought to require those running for judicial positions have at least five years of experience serving as lawyers, was approved.[19] Proposal C, which sought to turn the Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund into a state constitutional fund, was approved.[20] Proposal D, which sought to ban the use of baiting and dogs in black bear hunting, was rejected.[21] Proposal E, which sought to allow the establishing of up to three casinos in Detroit, was approved.[22] Proposal G, which sought to give the Natural Resources Commission full authority over state wildlife management, was approved.[21]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Scammon, Richard M.; McGillivray, Alice V., eds. (1998). America Votes 22: A Handbook of Contemporary American Election Statistics. Washington D.C.: Congressional Quarterly. p. 290. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
- ↑ "State's Dems trickle in for caucus vote". Detroit Free Press. March 17, 1996. p. 9. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Dole scores win in Michigan primary". Ironwood Daily Globe. March 20, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Dole goes for the clincher". Jackson Citizen Patriot. March 19, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Clinton surges to victory". The Guardian. November 6, 1996. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
- ↑ "1996 Electoral College Results". National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Dole goes for the clincher". Lansing State Journal. November 6, 1996. p. 3. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "INFLUENCE: Governor proud of his GOP election efforts, spurns idea that results were loss for him". The Ann Arbor News. November 7, 1996. p. 4. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Pontiac: Bullard wins four-way Republican primary". The Flint Journal. May 14, 1996. p. 2. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Around the county". Detroit Free Press. June 5, 1996. p. 15. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Dems take over House". Battle Creek Enquirer. November 6, 1996. p. 15. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Democrats take majority on the state Supreme Court". The Ann Arbor News. November 6, 1996. p. 16. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "Democrats' victories even up state education boards". Muskegon Chronicle. November 7, 1996. p. 17. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Voters oust U-M regent Deane Baker". The Ann Arbor News. November 6, 1996. p. 11. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Candidates battle for unpaid positions on state's university boards". The Flint Journal. October 19, 1996. p. 3. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Porteous, Weiss for MSU board". Lansing State Journal. October 23, 1996. p. 4. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Voters face six statewide ballot proposals". The Niles Daily Star. November 2, 1996. p. 5. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Voters approve political bingo". The Ann Arbor News. November 6, 1996. p. 37. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Voters require that judges have experience as lawyers". The Ann Arbor News. November 6, 1996. p. 37. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Voters OK protecting veterans fund". The Ann Arbor News. November 6, 1996. p. 37. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Voters vote down proposed bear-baiting ban". The Ann Arbor News. November 6, 1996. p. 37. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Casino proposal comes in a winner". The Ann Arbor News. November 6, 1996. p. 37. Retrieved September 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.