The 1998 Michigan Senate election was held on November 3, 1998, to determine which party would control the Michigan Senate for the following two years in the 90th Michigan Legislature. All 38 senate seats were up for election. Prior to the election 22 seats were held by Republicans and 16 were held by Democrats. The general election saw the Republicans expand their majority by a single seat, thereby retaining control of the Michigan Senate. Primary elections were held on August 4, 1998.
Retirements District 9: R. Robert Geake (R) retired. District 17: Jim Berryman (D) retired. District 29: Joe Conroy (D) retired. District 31: Dick Posthumus (R) retired to successfully run for lieutenant governor. District 33: Jon Cisky (R) retired.
Incumbents defeated In primary District 5: Michael O'Brien (D) lost renomination to Burton Leland.
Results District 1
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District 29
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District 31
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District 33
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District 37
District 38
See also 1998 Michigan House of Representatives election
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