Michigan gubernatorial election, 1986

Michigan gubernatorial election, 1986

November 4, 1986

Nominee James Blanchard William Lucas Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,632,138 753,647 Percentage 68.1% 31.4%

County results

Governor before election James Blanchard Democratic Elected Governor James Blanchard Democratic

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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.^[1]

Results

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