2010 Michigan Attorney General election

The 2010 Michigan Attorney General election took place on November 2, 2010, to elect the Attorney General of Michigan. Two-term incumbent Mike Cox was term-limited by the Michigan Constitution from seeking a third term. Republican Bill Schuette, a former Congressman, state Senator and judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals, defeated Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton with 54 percent of the vote.

2010 Michigan Attorney General election

November 2, 2010 (2010-11-02)
Turnout3,136,224
 
Nominee Bill Schuette David Leyton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,649,223 1,363,486
Percentage 52.59% 43.48%

County results

Schuette:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Leyton:      40โ€“50%      50โ€“60%      60โ€“70%

Attorney General before election

Mike Cox
Republican

Elected Attorney General

Bill Schuette
Republican

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