1998 Michigan Attorney General election explained

Election Name:1998 Michigan Attorney General election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1994 Michigan Attorney General election
Previous Year:1994
Next Election:2002 Michigan Attorney General election
Next Year:2002
Election Date:November 3, 1998
Image1:File:Jennifer Granholm 5.jpg
Nominee1:Jennifer Granholm
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,557,310
Percentage1:52.09%
Nominee2:John Smietanka
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,432,604
Percentage2:47.91%
Map Size:300px
Attorney General
Before Election:Frank J. Kelley
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Jennifer Granholm
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1998 Michigan Attorney General election was held on November 3, 1998. Democratic nominee Jennifer Granholm defeated Republican nominee John Smietanka with 52.09% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates