Michigan gubernatorial election, 1986
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The Michigan gubernatorial election of 1986 was held on November 4.
The Democrats nominated incumbent Governor James Blanchard.
The Republicans nominated Wayne County executive William Lucas, who made history by being the first African American nominee for either major party for Governor.
Blanchard was re-elected, winning the election with 68.1% of the vote.[1]
Results
| Michigan gubernatorial election, 1994[1] | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | James Blanchard (incumbent) | 1,632,138 | 68.10 | |
| Republican | William Lucas | 753,647 | 31.45 | |
| Workers League | Martin P. McLaughlin | 9,477 | 0.40 | |
| Independent | Others | 1,302 | 0.05 | |
| Majority | 2,396,564 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- 1 2 Parker, Randy; RBH (June 14, 2009). "Our Campaigns: MI U.S. Senate". Our Campaigns.