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| * ], Former Republican Member of Congress, 2002 Republican candidate for Governor<ref>http://freep.com/article/20100302/NEWS15/100302058/1322/Schwarz-to-explore-run-for-Michigan-governor</ref> | * ], Former Republican Member of Congress, 2002 Republican candidate for Governor<ref>http://freep.com/article/20100302/NEWS15/100302058/1322/Schwarz-to-explore-run-for-Michigan-governor</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 15:55, 22 April 2010
The Michigan gubernatorial election of 2010 will be held on November 2, 2010. Governor Jennifer Granholm, a Democrat, is prohibited by the state's Constitution from seeking a third term, which created a large pool of potential candidates in both the Democratic and Republican parties.
The race is expected to be highly competitive, and the Cook Political Report rates the state as a toss up. The non-partisan Rothenberg Political Report rates the race as leaning Republican. Some analysts believe that Cherry's withdrawal makes the race more competitive.
Both local and national polling show Congressman Peter Hoekstra and state Attorney General Mike Cox as the front-runners for the Republican Party nomination. The Democratic front-runner when the 2009 polls were conducted, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, withdrew from the race in January 2010. The deadline for candidates to file nominating petitions for the August 3 state primary is 4:00 p.m., May 11, 2010.
Candidates
Democratic Party
Announced
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Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero
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Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives Andy Dillon
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives Alma Wheeler Smith
Potential
- Jim Barcia, Member of the Michigan Senate/former U.S. Congressman
- Geoffrey Fieger, attorney, 1998 Democratic nominee for Governor of Michigan
- George Perles, former Michigan State University head football coach
- Don Williamson, Former Mayor of Flint
Withdrew
- Robert Bowman, former Michigan treasurer (Ended exploratory bid on 02-15-2010)
- John Cherry, Lieutenant Governor (Ended exploratory bid on 01-05-2010)
- Hansen Clarke, member of the Michigan Senate (Ended bid on 01-15-2010)
- John Freeman, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives (Ended bid on 01-11-2010)
- Dan Kildee, former Genesee County Treasurer (Ended exploratory bid on 03-05-2010)
Declined
- Dennis Archer, Former Detroit Mayor ruled out a gubernatorial run on November 20, 2008.
- David Bonior, former United States Congressman from Michigan
- Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations
- Robert A. Ficano, Wayne County Executive
- Mark Hackel, Macomb County Sheriff
- Denise Ilitch, University of Michigan Regent
- Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator,
- Bart Stupak, United States Congressman
Republican Party
Announced
- Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard
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Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox
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Michigan State Senator Tom George
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U.S. Congressman Peter Hoekstra
- Businessman David Kniffen Businessman David Kniffen
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Huron County Commissioner Tim Rujan
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Businessman Rick Snyder
Withdrew
- Terri Lynn Land, Michigan Secretary of State. She is running for lieutenant governor as Mike Bouchard's running mate
(which is technically irrelevant as the party is responsible for the nomination of Lt. Governor)
Potential
- Candice Miller, Member of Congress
- Ted Nugent, entertainer
Declined
- Dick DeVos, 2006 Republican Nominee
- L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive
- Dave Brandon, University of Michigan Athletic Director
Independents
Formally exploring
- Joe Schwarz, Former Republican Member of Congress, 2002 Republican candidate for Governor
- Stacey Mathia (someone else can dig for her details)
Polling
Democratic primary
| Poll Source | Dates administered | John D. Cherry | Andy Dillon | George Perles | John Freeman | Alma Wheeler Smith | Dan Kildee | Virg Bernero |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen Reports | March 24, 2010 | -- | 12% | -- | -- | 10% | -- | 8% |
| Denno-Noor Research | March 3-5, 2010 | -- | 13% | -- | -- | 6% | 6% | 11% |
| EPIC-MRA | February 22-25, 2010 | -- | 17% | -- | -- | 7% | 12% | 8% |
| Detroit Free Press | November 12–17, 2009 | 20% | 6% | 6% | 2% | 2% | -- | -- |
| EPIC-MRA | October 11–15, 2009 | 33% | -- | 3% | 2% | 5% | -- | -- |
| Marketing Resource Group | September 12–20, 2009 | 40% | -- | -- | 9% | 8% | -- | -- |
Republican primary
Rasmussen Reports Polling| Poll Source | Dates administered | Mike Cox | Peter Hoekstra | Mike Bouchard | Rick Snyder | Tom George | David R. Kniffen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2010 | 9% | 10% | 14% | 25% | -- | 1% | |
| March 30, 2010 | 13% | 27% | 6% | 18% | -- | -- | |
| Marketing Research Group | March 10-15, 2010 | 21% | 21% | 10% | 20% | 1% | - |
| Denno-Noor Research | March 3-5, 2010 | 12% | 28% | 8% | 18% | 2% | -- |
| EPIC-MRA | February 22-25, 2010 | 21% | 27% | 10% | 12% | 1% | -- |
| Mitchell Research & Communications | November 17–19, 2009 | 27% | 24% | 12% | 3% | 3% | -- |
| Detroit Free Press | November 12–17, 2009 | 15% | 21% | 13% | 5% | 3% | -- |
| EPIC-MRA | October 11–15, 2009 | 28% | 29% | -- | 14% | 3% | 2% |
| Marketing Resource Group | September 12–20, 2009 | 27% | 23% | 15% | -- | -- | -- |
| Marketing Resource Group | March 4–10, 2009 | 15% | 17% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
General election
| Poll Source | Dates administered | Alma Wheeler Smith (D) | Mike Cox (R) | Peter Hoekstra (R) | Mike Bouchard (R) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen Reports | February 9, 2010 | 30% | 45% | -- | -- |
| 28% | -- | 44% | -- | ||
| 29% | -- | -- | 42% |
| Poll Source | Dates administered | Andy Dillon (D) | Mike Cox (R) | Peter Hoekstra (R) | Mike Bouchard (R) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC-MRA | February 22-25, 2010 | 37% | -- | 41% | -- |
| 36% | 43% | -- | -- | ||
| Rasmussen Reports | February 9, 2010 | 36% | 35% | -- | -- |
| 34% | -- | 41% | -- | ||
| 32% | -- | -- | 40% |
| Poll Source | Dates administered | Virg Bernero (D) | Mike Cox (R) | Peter Hoekstra (R) | Mike Bouchard (R) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen Reports | February 9, 2010 | 34% | 40% | -- | -- |
| 30% | -- | 43% | -- | ||
| 31% | -- | -- | 40% |
| Poll Source | Dates administered | Dan Kildee (D) | Mike Cox (R) | Peter Hoekstra (R) | Mike Bouchard (R) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC-MRA | February 22-25, 2010 | 37% | -- | 41% | -- |
| 37% | 46% | -- | -- |
References
- http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080527/NEWS06/805270338
- http://www.detnews.com/article/20100105/POLITICS02/1050391/Lt.-Gov.-Cherry-won-t-run-for-governor
- http://www.cookpolitical.com/
- http://www.freep.com/article/20100107/NEWS06/1070408/1322/New-blood-in-race-could-hurt-GOP
- ^ http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/michigan/election_2010_michigan_governor
- http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/224291-poll-cox-leads-michigan-governors-race
- http://www.usnews.com/blogs/barone/2009/03/19/republicans-show-startling-strength-in-race-for-michigan-governor.html
- http://www.wwj.com/Cherry-May-Not-Seek-Governor-s-Seat/6034971
- ^ http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/midwest/view/20100105john_cherry_tells_ap_hes_out_of_mi_race/srvc=home&position=recent
- http://michigan.gov/documents/sos/2010_Important_Dates_Filing_Deadline_259703_7.pdf
- http://www.freep.com/article/20100208/NEWS15/100208007/1318/Bernero-enters-governors-race
- http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2010/02/speaker_of_the_house_andy_dill.html
- http://www.michiganliberal.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=14414
- http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/elections/governor/Will-Fieger-run-for-governor-again
- http://www.freep.com/article/20081111/SPORTS07/81111079/1008/NEWS
- http://www.detnews.com/article/20100114/METRO/1140367/1024/POLITICS03/Ilitch-mulls-run-for-governor
- http://freep.com/article/20100215/NEWS15/100215011/1320/Bowman-wont-run-for-Michigan-governor
- State Sen. Hansen Clarke drops out of governor's race, Mark Hornbeck / Detroit News Lansing Bureau, published January 15, 2010
- Freeman out of gov's race, Bowman may be interested, Mark Hornbeck / Detroit News Lansing Bureau, published January 12, 2010
- http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/03/dan_kildee_announces_his_withd.html
- http://www.freep.com/article/20081120/NEWS06/81120043
- http://www.swingstateproject.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=6193
- http://www.freep.com/article/20100127/SPORTS03/100127054/1051/sports03/Joe-Dumars-Im-not-running-for-governor
- http://www.detnews.com/article/20100107/POLITICS02/1070445/1361/Dillon--Stupak-look-at-gubernatorial-runs--Archer--Ficano-say-no-thanks
- http://michiganmessenger.com/18792/macomb-county-sheriff-unlikely-to-run-for-gov
- http://www.detnews.com/article/20100210/POLITICS02/2100396/Denise-Ilitch-will-not-run-for-Michigan-governor Detroit News
- http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/article_dab438ea-0053-11df-9fed-001cc4c002e0.html
- http://www.freep.com/article/20100126/NEWS15/100126013/1322/Rep.-Stupak-wont-run-for-governor
- http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-governorsrace-bo,0,4256591.story
- http://www.detnews.com/article/20090603/POLITICS02/906030408/1361/Bouchard-enters-race-for-governor
- http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081107/POLITICS/811070368
- http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/05/michigan_attorney_general_mike_1.html
- http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/19043654/detail.html
- "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization". Miboecfr.nictusa.com. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
- "David R. Kniffen for Governor Website". www.votekniffen.com. Retrieved 2009-12-22.
- http://michigansthumb.com/articles/2009/07/03/news/local_news/doc4a4e0d932d85a860714941.txt
- http://www.rickformichigan.com/im-running-for-governor-by-rick-snyder/
- http://www.freep.com/article/20090915/NEWS06/90916003/1318/Bouchard-set-to-name-Land-as-running-mate
- http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081112/POLITICS/811120466
- Ted Nugent To Run For Michigan Governor In 2010?
- http://www.freep.com/article/20081112/NEWS06/81112060
- http://www.wwj.com/pages/4166677.php?
- http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2010/01/brandon_eschews.php
- http://freep.com/article/20100302/NEWS15/100302058/1322/Schwarz-to-explore-run-for-Michigan-governor
External links
- Michigan Department of State - Elections in Michigan
- Michigan Governor Candidates at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions for 2010 Michigan Governor from Follow the Money
- Michigan Governor 2010 from OurCampaigns.com
- 2010 Michigan Gubernatorial General Election graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
- Election 2010: Michigan Governor from Rasmussen Reports
- 2010 Michigan Governor Race from Real Clear Politics
- 2010 Michigan Governor's Race from CQ Politics
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