GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Republican
Bill Schuette, Lisa Posthumus Lyons -- 44%
Democrat
Gretchen Whitmer, Garlin D. Gilchrist III -- 53%
Libertarian
Bill Gelineau, Angelique Chaiser Thomas -- 1%
U.S. Taxpayers
Todd Schleiger, Earl P. Lackie -- 1%
Green
Jennifer V. Kurland, Charin H. Davenport -- 1%
Natural Law
Keith Butkovich, Raymond Warner -- 0%
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SECRETARY OF STATE
Republican
Mary Treder Lang -- 45%
Democrat
Jocelyn Benson -- 52%
Libertarian
Gregory Scott Stempfle -- 2%
U.S. Taxpayers
Robert Gale -- 1%
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ATTORNEY GENERAL
Republican
Tom Leonard -- 47%
Democrat
Dana Nessel -- 48%
Libertarian
Lisa Lane Gioia -- 2%
U.S. Taxpayers
Gerald T. Van Sickle -- 1%
No Party Affiliation
Chris Graveline -- 2%
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U.S. SENATOR
Republican
John James -- 46%
Democrat
Debbie Stabenow -- 52%
U.S. Taxpayers
George E. Huffman III -- 1%
Green
Marcia Squier -- 1%
Natural Law
John Howard Wilhelm -- 0%
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REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS—1st District
Republican
Jack Bergman -- 56%
Democrat
Matthew W. Morgan -- 44%
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STATE SENATOR—38th District
Republican
Ed McBroom --54%
Democrat
Scott Dianda -- 44%
Green
Wade Paul Roberts -- 2%
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REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE—108TH District
Republican
Beau Matthew LaFave -- 62%
Democrat
Bob Romps -- 38%
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REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE—109th District
Republican
Melody Wagner -- 42%
Democrat
Sara Cambensy -- 58%
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REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE—110TH District
Republican
Gregory Markkanen -- 50%
Democrat
Ken Summers -- 50%
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STATE PROPOSALS
18-1
A proposed initiated law to authorize and legalize possession, use and cultivation of marijuana products by individuals who are at least 21 years of age and older, and commercial sales of marijuana through state-licensed retailers
This proposal would:
· Allow individuals 21 and older to purchase, possess and use marijuana and marijuana-infused edibles, and grow up to 12 marijuana plants for personal consumption.
· Impose a 10-ounce limit for marijuana kept at residences and require amounts over 2.5 ounces be secured in locked containers.
· Create a state licensing system for marijuana businesses and allow municipalities to ban or restrict them.
· Permit retail sales of marijuana and edibles subject to a 10% tax, dedicated to implementation costs, clinical trials, schools, roads, and municipalities where marijuana businesses are located.
· Change several current violations from crimes to civil infractions.
Yes-- 57% No--43%
18-2
A proposed constitutional amendment to establish a commission of citizens with exclusive authority to adopt district boundaries for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress, every 10 years
This proposed constitutional amendment would:
· Create a commission of 13 registered voters randomly selected by the Secretary of State:
- 4 each who self-identify as affiliated with the 2 major political parties; and
- 5 who self-identify as unaffiliated with major political parties
· Prohibit partisan officeholders and candidates, their employees, certain relatives, and lobbyists from serving as commissioners
· Establish new redistricting criteria including geographically compact and contiguous districts of equal population, reflecting Michigan's diverse population and communities of interest. Districts shall not provide disproportionate advantage to political parties or candidates.
· Require an appropriation of funds for commission operations and commissioner compensation.
Yes-- 61% No-- 39%
18-3
A proposal to authorize automatic and Election Day voter registration, no-reason absentee voting, and straight ticket voting; and add current legal requirements for military and overseas voting and post-election audits to the Michigan Constitution
This proposed constitutional amendment would allow a United States citizen who is qualified to vote in Michigan to:
· Become automatically registered to vote when applying for, updating or renewing a driver's license or state-issued personal identification card, unless the person declines.
· Simultaneously register to vote with proof of residency and obtain a ballot during the 2-week period prior to an election, up to and including Election Day.
· Obtain an absent voter ballot without providing a reason.
· Cast a straight-ticket vote for all candidates of a particular political party when voting in a partisan general election.
Yes-- 67% No-- 33%
