1974 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1974 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Vote Type:Popular
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1970 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1970
Next Election:1978 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1978
Turnout:55.52%
Nominee1:William Milliken
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Running Mate1:James Damman
Popular Vote1:1,356,865
Percentage1:51.1%
Nominee2:Sander Levin
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Running Mate2:Paul Brown
Popular Vote2:1,242,247
Percentage2:46.8%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:William G. Milliken
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
Posttitle:Governor
After Election:William G. Milliken
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1974 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. William Milliken was elected to his second term as Governor of Michigan in a rematch with Sander Levin.[1] This was the last time until 1990 that the state elected a governor of the same party as the sitting president.

Primary elections

The primary elections occurred on August 6, 1974.

Republican primary

General election

Candidates

Other running mates

Results

Notes and References

  1. http://legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/manual/2011-2012/2011-MM-P0578-p0582.pdf 2011–2012 Michigan Manual: Chapter IX—Elections: Summary of Vote for Governor, 1835-2010
  2. Book: Michigan . 1977 . Michigan manual. 1975/1976. . . en .