A general election was held in the U.S. state of Michigan on November 6, 1990. The state primary was held on August 7.
Federal elections U.S. Senate election
Incumbent Democratic U.S. senator Carl Levin defeated Republican nominee Bill Schuette.
U.S. House of Representatives election
Michigan's U.S. House delegation maintained its 11–7 Democratic majority.
State elections Gubernatorial election
Incumbent Democratic governor James J. Blanchard was defeated by Republican nominee John Engler.
State Secretary of State Election
Incumbent Democratic secretary of state Richard H. Austin defeated Republican nominee Judy Miller.
State Attorney General Election
Incumbent Democratic attorney general Frank J. Kelley defeated Republican nominee Clifford Taylor.
State Senate election
The Republicans maintained their 20–18 majority over the Democrats in the chamber.
State House of Representative election
The Democrats won another 61–49 majority over the Republicans in the chamber.
State House special election There was a special election in the 25th state House district. The special primary was held on December 12, 1989. The special general was held on January 16, 1990. It was triggered when incumbent Democrat Dennis Dutko resigned on October 2, 1989, after being sentenced for two drunk driving convictions on March 24, 1989. The special general election was won by Republican D. Roman Kulchitsky.
State Supreme Court election There were two Michigan Supreme Court justices to elect on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democratic justices Patricia Boyle and Michael Cavanagh won re-election. This maintained the previous make-up of the court, consisting of 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans, and 1 independents.
State Board of Education election Incumbent Democrats Barbara Roberts-Mason and the appointed Rollie Hopgood ran for re-election. Roberts-Mason was re-elected but Hopgood lost to Republican Dick DeVos. This resulted in a 5–3 Republican majority on the board.
University of Michigan Regents election Incumbent Democrat Philip Power sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Thomas Roach decided not to. Power and Republican Shirley McFee won. This resulted in an even 4–4 split of Democrats and Republicans on the board.
Michigan State University Trustee election Incumbent Democrat Larry Owen sought re-election, while incumbent Democrat Malcolm Dade decided not to. The election was won by Republcians Dee Cook and Jack Shingleton. This resulted in a 5–3 Republican majority on the board.
Wayne State University Governor election Incumbent Democrats Michael Einheuser and Mildred Jeffrey did not run for re-election. Democrat Brenda M. Scott and Republican Elizabeth Hardy won.
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