1986 Michigan Secretary of State election

The 1986 Michigan Secretary of State election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Democrat Richard H. Austin defeated Republican nominee Weldon Yeager with 70.2% of the vote.

1986 Michigan Secretary of State election

November 4, 1986
 
Nominee Richard H. Austin Weldon Yeager
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1631249 674417
Percentage 70.2% 29.02%

Secretary of State before election

Richard H. Austin
Democratic

Elected Secretary of State

Richard H. Austin
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Results

Michigan Secretary of State election, 1986[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Richard H. Austin 1,631,249 70.2
Republican Weldon Yeager 674,417 29.02
Independent Brian Wright 18,368 0.80
Write-ins 30 0.00
Total votes 2,324,064 100
Democratic hold

References

  1. Michigan (1989). Michigan manual. 1987/1988 via HathiTrust.
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