A general election was held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 8, 1988. The state primary was held on August 2.
Federal elections Presidential caucuses The Republican presidential caucuses were held on January 14, 1988, in Michigan. George H. W. Bush won Michigan. He would go on to win the Republican nomination nationally.
The Democratic presidential caucuses were held on March 26, 1988, in Michigan. Jessie Jackson won Michigan. Michael Dukakis would go on to win the Democratic nomination nationally.
Presidential general election
Republican nominee George H. W. Bush won Michigan over Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis. All 20 of Michigan's electoral votes went to Bush. Bush would also win the presidency nationally.
U.S. Senate election
Incumbent Democratic U.S. senator Don Riegle defeated Republican nominee James Whitney Dunn.
U.S. House of Representatives election
All incumbents were re-elected. Michigan's U.S. House delegation maintained its 11–7 Democratic majority.
State elections State Senate special election There was a special election in the 2nd state Senate district. The special primary was held on February 23. The special general was held on March 15. The special election was triggered when incumbent Democrat Basil W. Brown resigned following criminal conviction. The special election was won by Virgil C. Smith.
State House of Representative election Republicans gained three seats in the state House, but Democrats maintained control of the chamber with 61–49 majority.
State Supreme Court election Incumbent justices Republican James H. Brickley and independent Charles Levin were re-elected.
State Board of Education election Incumbent Republicans Norman Stockmeyer and Edmund Vandette did not seek re-election. Republicans Barbara Dumouchelle and Marilyn Lundy won election. This preserved the even 4–4 split of Democrats and Republicans on the board.
University of Michigan Regents election Incumbents Democrat Nellie Varner and Republican Deane Baker won re-election.
Michigan State University Trustee election Incumbent Republican Patrick Wilson did not seek re-election. Democrat Robert Weiss and incumbent Republican Thomas Reed won election.
Wayne State University Governor election Incumbents Republican Richard VanDusen and Democrat Murray Jackson won re-election.
State ballot proposals There were four state ballot proposal voted upon on November 8, 1988, in Michigan. All were approved. Proposal A sought to end Medicaid funding for abortions. Proposal B sought to enshrine the rights of victims of crimes in the state constitution. Proposal C sought to allow the sale of state bonds for toxic waste clean up. Proposal D sought to allow the sale of state bonds for park improvement.
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