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This page is an overview of the 2018 Michigan elections, including the state'selection results, theoffices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections,election dates, andfrequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visitBallotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. Senate
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Michigan
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Debbie Stabenow (D) | 52.3 | 2,214,478 |
 | John James (R) | 45.8 | 1,938,818 | |
 | Marcia Squier (G) | 0.9 | 40,204 | |
| George Huffman III (U.S. Taxpayers Party) | 0.6 | 27,251 | ||
 | John Howard Wilhelm (Natural Law Party) | 0.4 | 16,502 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 18 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,237,271 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||
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U.S. House
Democratic
Republican
U.S. House special election
General election
Special general election for U.S. House Michigan District 13
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brenda Jones (D) | 86.8 | 169,330 |
 | Marc Joseph Sosnowski (U.S. Taxpayers Party) | 8.9 | 17,302 | |
 | D. Etta Wilcoxon (G) | 4.3 | 8,319 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 42 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 194,993 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Danetta Simpson (Independent)
State ballot measures
- See also:Michigan 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- Michigan Proposal 1, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2018)
a - Michigan Proposal 3, Voting Policies in State Constitution Initiative (2018)a
- Michigan Proposal 2, Independent Redistricting Commission Initiative (2018)a
- Michigan Repeal Prevailing Wages and Fringe Benefits on State Projects Initiative (2018)
State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
- Governor
- Lieutenant governor
- Attorney general
- Secretary of state
- State board of education
- State board of regents
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
- Michigan State Senate elections, 2018
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Michigan state legislative special elections, 2018 (Senate District 2 and House District 68)
State courts
Click on the following links for state court election results:
Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
- Wayne County, Michigan - County executive, county commissioner, and local judgeships
- Michigan school board elections, 2018
- Britton Deerfield Schools recall, Michigan (2018)
- Eileen Tesch recall, Algonac, Michigan (2018)
- Tecumseh Public Schools recall, Michigan (2018)
- Town board recall, Saugatuck Township, Michigan (2018)
- Township officials recall, Hayes, Michigan (2018)
- Township officials recall, Juniata, Michigan (2018)
- Williamston Community Schools recall, Michigan (2018)
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Michigan elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Michigan, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Michigan, 2018
Legend:✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject toBallotpedia's scope
Featured elections
The following Michigan elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- United States Senate election in Michigan (August 7, 2018 Republican primary)
- Michigan's 11th Congressional District election (August 7, 2018 Republican primary)
- Michigan's 11th Congressional District election (August 7, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Michigan's 13th Congressional District election (August 7, 2018 Democratic primary)
- Michigan's 13th Congressional District special election (August 7, 2018 Democratic primary)
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Michigan in 2018.
- Michigan's 11th Congressional District election, 2018
- Michigan's 8th Congressional District election, 2018
State elections
Primary elections
- Michigan gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (August 7 Republican primary)
- Michigan gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (August 7 Democratic primary)
General elections
- Michigan Attorney General election, 2018
- Michigan Secretary of State election, 2018
- Michigan gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
- Michigan State Board of Regents election, 2018
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Michigan in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Michigan are listed below. For more dates, please seeBallotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
August 7, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage ofmunicipal elections in the nation's100 largest cities by population, including races fortrial court judgeships andcounty offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
May 8, 2018:
Wayne (Recall)
Roscommon (Recall)
August 7, 2018:
Michigan House of Representatives District 68 (Primary)
Michigan State Senate District 2 (Primary)
Wayne County, Michigan (Primary)
Michigan District 13 (Primary)
November 6, 2018:
Michigan House of Representatives District 68 (General)
Michigan State Senate District 3 (General)
Wayne County, Michigan (General)
Detroit Public Schools Community District (General)
Dearborn Public Schools (General)
Ann Arbor Public Schools (General)
Michigan District 13 (General)
Saugatuck (Recall)
Algonac (Recall)
Bedford (Recall)
Leoni (Recall)
Hayes (Recall)
Fairbanks (Recall)
Garden (Recall)
Juniata (Recall)
Ross (Recall)
Arcadia (Recall)
London (Recall)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[2]
SeeState Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Michigan?
SeePrimary elections in Michigan.
How could I register to vote?
Was there an early voting period?
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Michigan?
SeeVoter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
SeeBallot access requirements for political candidates in Michigan for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
SeeElection coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us ateditor@ballotpedia.org.
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