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Michigan gubernatorial election, 1986

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1986
Michigan
← 1982 November 4, 1986 1990 →
  James Blanchard 1981 congressional photo.jpg
Nominee James Blanchard William Lucas
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,632,138 753,647
Percentage 68.1% 31.4%

Michigan gubernatorial election 1986.svg
County results

Governor before election

James Blanchard
Democratic

Elected Governor

James Blanchard
Democratic


James Blanchard
Democratic

James Blanchard
Democratic

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

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.


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