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2012 Michigan elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 6, 2012. The presidential primary was held on February 28. The state primary was held on August 7.[1]

Federal elections

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Presidential primaries

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Michigan held its presidential primary on February 28, 2012. Incumbent president Barack Obama won the Democratic primary, unopposed. Mitt Romney won the Republican primary.[2] Romney would go on to be the Republican nominee for president.[3]

Presidential general election

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Incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama won the state of Michigan over Republican nominee Mitt Romney.[4] All 16 of Michigan's presidential electors voted for Obama.[5]

U.S. House of Representatives election

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In the 2012 redistricting cycle, Michigan lost one congressional seat, reducing it to 14 congressional districts.[6] In the 2012 U.S. House election in Michigan, Republicans won 9 seats while Democrats won 5.[7]

U.S. House special election

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There was a special election in Michigan's 11th congressional district, triggered by the resignation of Republican Thaddeus McCotter.[8] The special primary was held on September 5. The special general election was held alongside the main general election, on November 6.[9] Democrat David Curson won the special election to fill the unexpired term, but did not run in the general election to serve a full term.[10]

State elections

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State House of Representative election

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Before the 2012 election, the state House had a 64–46 Republican majority over the Democrats. After the election, the Republicans lost five seats. Their majority was maintained, though it was reduced to 59–51.[11]

State House special elections

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There were special elections on February 28, 2012, in 29th state House district and the 51st state House district. In the 29th district, incumbent Democrat Tim Melton resigned. In the 51st district, incumbent Republican Paul H. Scott faced a successful recall election in 2011. The 29th district was won by Democrat Tim Greimel. The 51st district was won by Republican Joseph Graves.[12]

State Supreme Court election

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There were three justices of the Michigan Supreme Court elected on November 6, 2012.[13] While two elections were for full, 8-year terms, one election was for a partial term of only two years.[14][15] While Michigan State Supreme Court elections are officially nonpartisan, the candidates are permitted to be nominated at political party conventions.[16] For the partial term, Republican Brian K. Zahra, who was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to fill the vacancy left by fellow Republican Maura D. Corrigan, was elected. In the two full seats, Republican incumbent Stephen Markman was re-elected and Democrat Bridget Mary McCormack was elected, replacing incumbent Democrat Marilyn Jean Kelly who was barred due to her age from running again.[14][17] The election preserved the 4–3 majority the Republicans had on the court.[14]

State Board of Education election

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There were two seats on the Michigan Board of Education up for election on November 6, 2012. In one seat, the incumbent Democrat Marianne Yared McGuire did not seek re-election. In the other seat, incumbent Republican Nancy Danhof was defeated in her attempt at renomination.[18] Both open seats were won by Democrats, Michelle Fecteau and Lupe Ramos-Montigny. This increased the Democratic majority on the board over the Republicans, leaving it at 6–2.[19]

University of Michigan Regents election

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There were two open seats on the University of Michigan board of regents up for election on November 6, 2012. The seats were won by Democrats Mark Bernstein and Shauna Diggs, succeeding fellow Democrats Olivia Maynard and S. Martin Taylor.[20] The election maintained a Democratic majority on the board.[21]

Michigan State University Trustee election

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There were two seats on the Michigan State University board of trustees up for election on November 6, 2012. Incumbents, Democrat Joel Ferguson and Republican Melanie Foster, sought re-election. Ferguson was re-elected, but Foster was unseated by Democratic candidate Brian Mosallam. This increased the Democratic majority on the board.[21]

Wayne State University Governor election

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There were two open seats up for election on the Wayne State University board of governors on November 6, 2012. Two incumbent Democrats, Tina Abbott and Annetta Miller, did not seek re-election.[17] The election was won by two Democrats, Kim Trent and Sandra Hughes O'Brien. This maintained the Democratic majority on the board.[21]

State ballot proposals

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There were six state ballot proposals in November 6, 2012, and all of them were rejected by votes. Of the six proposals, five sought to amend the Michigan Constitution.[22]

Local elections

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The following is an incomplete list of 2012 elections in notable localities.

Bay County Executive election

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Incumbent Bay County Executive Thomas L. Hickner, a Democrat, was re-elected unopposed.[23][24]

Oakland County Executive election

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Incumbent Republican Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson was re-elected.[25]

Troy mayoral recall election

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Troy Mayor Janice Daniels faced a successful recall election on November 6, 2012, ousting her from office.[25]

References

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  1. ↑ "Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  2. ↑ Espo, David; Hunt, Kasie (February 28, 2012). "Romney sweeps Ariz., Michigan primaries". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  3. ↑ Ohlemacher, Stephen (May 29, 2012). "Romney savors GOP nomination victory". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  4. ↑ Pluta, Rick (November 26, 2012). "It's Official: Obama Wins Michigan". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  5. ↑ "2012 Electoral College Results". National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Gov. Snyder Signs Redistricting Legislation". CBS News. August 10, 2011. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ostermeier, Eric (July 8, 2013). "Michigan Democrats' Gerrymandering Problem at Historic Level". Smart Politics. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  8. ↑ Eggert, David (July 22, 2012). "Three more candidates file for special primary". The Ann Arbor News. p. A5. Retrieved September 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ Eggert, David (July 10, 2012). "Lt. Gov. Brian Calley calls special $650K election to fill Thad McCotter's seat". MLive. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  10. ↑ Jackson, Henry C. (November 19, 2012). "6 weeks and done for fill-in Michigan Congressman". Kalamazoo Gazette. p. 6. Retrieved September 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ "Republicans lose seats but cling on to majority". Detroit Free Press. November 8, 2012. p. A10. Retrieved September 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ↑ "Parties Hang on to State House Seats". Detroit Free Press. February 29, 2012. p. A5. Retrieved September 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ↑ Eggert, David (November 7, 2012). "Election results 2012: Michigan Supreme Court race still in doubt; GOP says it will keep control". MLive. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  14. 1 2 3 Wisely, John (November 7, 2012). "GOP-nominated judges will keep Supreme Court majority". Livingston County Daily Press and Argus. p. 5. Retrieved September 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ↑ "2012 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Michigan". State Court Report. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  17. 1 2 Hoffman, Kathy Barks (March 9, 2012). "Michigan Democrats to get look at court candidates". The Flint Journal. p. 8. Retrieved September 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ↑ Mack, Julie (September 11, 2012). "Kurdys fights Common Core Curriculum in bid for state school board seat". Kalamazoo Gazette. p. 3. Retrieved September 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ↑ Anders, Melissa (November 8, 2012). "Democrats win two seats on state Board of Education". Muskegon Chronicle. p. 16. Retrieved September 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ↑ Anders, Melissa (November 8, 2012). "Democrats take university board seats". Muskegon Chronicle. p. 16. Retrieved September 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. 1 2 3 Jesse, David (November 8, 2012). "Dems keep reins; voters help WCCCD". Detroit Free Press. p. A11. Retrieved September 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ↑ Haupert, Craig (November 8, 2012). "Voters reject all six ballot proposals". Edwardsburg Argus. p. 13. Retrieved September 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  23. ↑ "November 6, 2012 General Election" (PDF). Bay County Clerk. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 8, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  24. ↑ Bellor, Beth (July 29, 2012). "Bay County executive faces familiar opponent". The Bay City Times. Bay City, Michigan. p. A4. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  25. 1 2 "A day of surprises, lessons". Detroit Free Press. November 8, 2012. p. A11. Retrieved September 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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