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 County results Kelley: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Patterson: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The1982 Michigan Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1982. IncumbentDemocratFrank J. Kelley defeatedRepublican nominee and futureOakland County executiveL. Brooks Patterson with 57.52% of the vote.
Major party candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank J. Kelley (incumbent) | 1,707,064 | 57.52 | |
| Republican | L. Brooks Patterson | 1,238,755 | 41.74 | |
| Libertarian | Robert W. Roddis | 21,728 | 0.73 | |
| Write-ins | 18 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 2,907,565 | 100 | ||
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