1986 Michigan gubernatorial election

The Michigan gubernatorial election of 1986 was held on November 4.

1986 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 4, 1986

Nominee James Blanchard William Lucas Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,632,138 753,647 Percentage 68.1% 31.4%

County results Blanchard:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Lucas:      50-60%

Governor before election James Blanchard Democratic Elected Governor James Blanchard Democratic

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 of Michigan.

Blanchard was re-elected, winning the election with 68.1% of the vote.[1]

As of 2020, this is the last time a male Democrat was elected Governor of Michigan.

Results

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1994[1]

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. Parker, Randy; RBH (June 14, 2009). "Our Campaigns: MI U.S. Senate". Our Campaigns.