A general election was held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 7, 2006. The state primary was held on August 8.
Federal elections U.S. Senate election
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee Mike Bouchard.
U.S. House of Representatives election
There were 9 Republicans elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan, and 6 Democrats elected. This maintained the previous partisan makeup of Michigan's House delegation.
State elections Gubernatorial election
Incumbent Democratic governor Jennifer Granholm was re-elected, defeating Republican nominee Dick DeVos.
State secretary of state election
Incumbent Republican secretary of state Terri Lynn Land was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee Carmella Sabaugh.
State attorney general election
Incumbent Republican attorney general Mike Cox was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee Amos Williams.
State Senate election
Republicans in the Michigan Senate lost one seat, but still held a 21–17 majority in the chamber over the Democrats.
State House election
Democrats gained a majority in the state House, which held a Republican majority before the election. Democrats won a 58–52 majority over the Republicans.
State Supreme Court election Incumbent justices Democrat Michael Cavanagh and Republican Maura D. Corrigan were re-elected, maintaining a 5–2 Republican majority on the court.
State Board of Education election Democrats Casandra E. Ulbrich and incumbent Reginald Turner won, defeating nine other candidates, including incumbent Republican Eileen Weiser, raising the Democrats' majority on the board to 6–2 over the Republicans.
University of Michigan regents election Incumbent University of Michigan regents Democrat Kathy White and Republican David A. Brandon both sought re-election. Democrats White and Julia Donovan won, defeating Brandon, increasing the Democratic majority on the board to 6-2.
Michigan State University trustee election Democrats George Perles and Faylen Owens defeated incumbent Michigan State University trustees Republicans Dee Cook and Dave Porteous. They flipped the board to a 5–3 Democratic majority.
Wayne State University governor election Incumbent Democratic Wayne State University board member Eugene Driker sought re-election, while incumbent Republican Elizabeth Hardy did not. Democrats Driker and Debbie Dingell won election, raising the Democratic majority on the board to 7–1.
State ballot proposals
There were five state ballot initiatives in Michigan on November 7, 2006. Proposal 1, a state constitutional amendment protecting state conservation funds, preventing them from being appropriated for other purposes, was approved. Proposal 2, a state constitutional amendment banning affirmative action programs was approved. Proposal 3, a referendum that would have allowed the hunting of mourning doves, was defeated. Proposal 4, a state constitutional amendment restricting the use of eminent domain. was approved. Proposal 5, a legislative initiative which would have guaranteed an annual increase in education funding, was defeated.
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