Hillary Clinton is expected to win Michigan and its 16 electoral votes. The state has been reliably Democratic since 1992.
Competitive House of Representative Elections: MI-01 is currently held by Representative Dan Benoshek (Republican ) who is not seeking re-election. Republican Jack Bergman is running against Democrat Lon Johnson and Libertarian Diane Bostow. The race is leaning in the Republican candidate’s favor.
Michigan Political Facts
Governor: Rick Snyder (Republican) – Current Term: 2015 – 2019
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 14
- Rep. John Conyers (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Sander Levin (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Candice Miller (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Fred Upton (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Tim Walberg (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Dan Benishek (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Bill Huizenga (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Justin Amash (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Daniel Kildee (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. John Moolenaar (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Mike Bishop (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Dave Trott (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Debbie Dingell (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Brenda Lawrence (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
Electoral Votes: 16
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 7 a.m.
- Polls Close: 8 p.m.
- Michigan Voting Information
- Notes: n/a
Past Michigan Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 54% | Romney | 46% |
| 2008 | Obama | 57% | McCain | 41% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 51% | Bush | 48% |
| 2000 | Gore | 51% | Bush | 46% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 52% | Dole | 39% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 44% | Bush | 36% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 46% | Bush | 54% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 40% | Reagan | 59% |
| 1980 | Carter | 43% | Reagan | 49% |
| 1976 | Carter | 46% | Ford | 52% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 42% | Nixon | 56% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 48% | Nixon | 42% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 67% | Goldwater | 33% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 51% | Nixon | 49% |
Michigan State Facts
Population (2010 census): 9,883,640
Population Rank By State: 10
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 0.3%
Capital: Lansing
Largest City: Detroit
State Nickname: Wolverine State
