A general election was held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 2, 2004. The state primary was held on August 3.
Federal elections Presidential caucuses
The Democratic presidential caucus was held on February 7, 2004, in Michigan. John Kerry won the state. Kerry would go on to win the Democratic nomination nationally. There was no Republican presidential caucus or primary held in Michigan. Incumbent Republican president George W. Bush would be renominated nationally.
Presidential general election
Democratic nominee John Kerry won Michigan in the presidential general election. All 17 of Michigan's electoral votes went to Kerry. Incumbent Republican president George W. Bush would win re-election nationally.
U.S. House of Representatives election
There were 9 Republicans and 6 Democrats elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan. This maintained the previous partisan makeup of Michigan's House delegation.
State elections State House of Representative election
Before the election, Republicans held a 63–47 majority in the state House. After the election, the Republicans' majority over the Democrats was weakened to 58–52.
State Supreme Court election Incumbent Republican justice Stephen Markman and incumbent Democratic justice Marilyn Jean Kelly both won re-election, preserving the 5–2 Republican majority on the court.
State Board of Education election Incumbent Democrats Herb Moyer and Marianne McGuire sought re-election. McGuire was re-elected, but Moyer was defeated by Republican Nancy Danhof. This weakened the Democratic majority over Republicans on the board to 5–3.
University of Michigan Regents election Incumbent Democrats Olivia Maynard and S. Martin Taylor were re-elected. This maintained the 5–3 Democratic majority on the board.
Michigan State University Trustee election Incumbents Democrat Joel Ferguson and Republican Randall Pittman sought re-election. Ferguson was re-elected, but Pittman lost re-election to fellow Republican Melanie Foster. This maintained the 5–3 Republican majority on the board.
Wayne State University Governor election Incumbents Republican Paul Hillegonds and Democrat Annetta Miller sought re-election. Miller was re-elected, but Hillegonds was defeated by Democrat Tina Abbott. This increased the Democratic majority on the board to 6–2.
State ballot proposals
There were two state constitutional amendment ballot proposals in Michigan on November 2, 2004. Both were approved. Proposal 1 required that new gambling operations gain voter approval. Proposal 2 banned gay marriage.
Local elections The following is an incomplete list of 2004 elections in notable localities.
Oakland County Executive election Incumbent Republican Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson was re-elected.
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