1982 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1982 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982.

1982 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 2, 1982
 
Nominee James Blanchard Richard Headlee
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,561,291 1,369,582
Percentage 51.4% 45.1%

County results
Blanchard:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Headlee:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

William Milliken
Republican

Elected Governor

James Blanchard
Democratic

The Democratic candidate was Congressman James Blanchard and the Republican candidate was insurance executive Richard Headlee.

The primary elections occurred on August 10, 1982.

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