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Michigan Department of State - Bureau of Elections
2006 Michigan Congressional and Statewide Primary Results
Primary Filing Deadline: 5/16/06, Independent / New Party Filing Deadline: 7/20/06, Primary: 8/8/06, General Election 11/7/06,
Last Updated: August 10, 2006
Predictions, Notes, List of State Parties,
Governor, 51.4% in '02, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Elections' Odds: 5:4 Democrat, Chris Cillizza: 6th Most Likely Governorship to Switch Party, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: No Clear Favorite, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democratic, Chuck Todd: 9th Most Vulnerable Governor, Tim Saler: Weak Republican Advantage,
Jennifer M. Granholm (D), businessman Dick DeVos (R), Gregory Creswell (L),
Bhagwan Dashairya (C),
Lt. Governor - Tied with Gov., 51.4% in '02, 1st term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
John Cherry (D), Washtenaw Co. Comm'r. Mark Ouimet (R), Scotty Boman (L),
Carl G. Oehling (C),
Attorney General, 48.9% in '02, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican,
ex-judge M. Scott Bowen (D), '98 Gov. nominee Geoffrey Fieger (D), attorney / ex-police officer Amos Williams (D), Mike Cox (R), Bill Hall (L),
Charles F. "Chuck" Conces (C),
Secretary of State, 55.0% in '02 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican,
Mary Waters (D), Terri Lynn Land (R),
Senator, 49.2% in '00, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Elections' Odds: 5:4 Democrat, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Democrat Favored, Cook Political Report: Lean Democrat, Roll Call Analysis: Likely Democratic, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid Democratic, Chuck Todd: 14th most vulnerable Senator, Tim Saler: Weak Democratic Advantage,
Debbie Stabenow (D), Oakland Co. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard (R) 60.5%,
Ex-Detroit councilor / Rev. Keith A. Butler (R) 39.5%, 		attorney Leonard Schwartz (L),
'04 Congressional nominee Dennis FitzSimons (C),
1st Congressional District, 65.6% in '04, 7th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Democratic,
Bart T. Stupak (D), '02 & '04 nominee / businessman Don Hooper (R), auto worker / '92 '94 '98 '02 & '04 nominee Kenneth L. "Ken" Proctor (L),
Joshua J. Warren (C),
2nd Congressional District, 69.3% in '04, 7th term, self-term limited
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican,
ex-punk rocker / '04 nominee Kimon Kotos (D), Peter Hoekstra (R), Steven Van Til (L),
Dr. Ronald E. Graeser (C),
3rd Congressional District, 66.6% in '04, 7th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican,
School Board Member James R. "Jim" Rinck (D) 50.9%,
'04 nominee / urban planner Peter H. Hickey (D) 49.1%, 		Vernon J. Ehlers (R), Jeff A. Steinport (L),
4th Congressional District, 64.4% in '04, 8th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican,
Restauranteur / '04 nominee Michael R. "Huck" Huckleberry (D), David "Dave" Lee Camp (R), Allitta Hren (L),
'00 nominee John W Emerick (C),
5th Congressional District, 67.2% in '04, 15th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Democratic,
Dale E. Kildee (D), contractor Eric J. Klammer (R), Steve Samoranski, II (L),
6th Congressional District, 65.3% in '04, 10th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican,
minister / prof. Kim Clark (D), Stephen Frederick "Fred" Upton (R), Kenneth E. Howe (L),
7th Congressional District, 58.4% in '04, 1st term, John "Joe" Schwarz (R) defeated in primary,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican,
paralegal / organic farmer / '04 nominee Sharon Marie Renier (D) 52.6%,
autoworker / navy vet Fred Strack (D) 17.5%, police officer Daryl Campbell (D) 15.2%, Scio Township Trustee Chuck Ream (D) 14.7%, 		ex-St. Rep. / '04 candidate Tim Walberg (R) 53.1%,
John "Joe" Schwarz (R) 46.9%, 		Robert L. Hutchinson (L),
'04 nominee / computer programmer David Horn (C),
8th Congressional District, 61.1% in '04, 3rd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican,
ex-CIA agent Jim Marcinkowski (D), Michael "Mike" J. Rogers (R) 84.3%,
business manager Patrick Flynn (R) 15.7%, 		'00 '02 & '04 nominee / marijuana activist Richard C. "Dick" Gach (L),
9th Congressional District, 58.4% in '04, 7th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican,
talk radio host / '04 Senate candidate Nancy Skinner (D), Joseph Knollenberg (R) 69.8%,
ex-St. Rep. Schools Board member Patricia "Pan" Godchaux (R) 30.2%,
10th Congressional District, 68.6% in '04, 2nd term, might run for Senate in 2008
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican,
Robert Denison (D) 34.0%,
'04 nominee Rob Casey (D) 31.0%, Paul M. Kuligowski (D) 23.2%, '04 Natural Law Party nominee Anthony America (D) 11.8%, 		Candice S. Miller (R), Mark Byrne (L),
F. Richard Gualdoni (C),
11th Congressional District, 57.0% in '04, 2nd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Solid Republican, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Republican,
radio talk show host / media consultant Tony Trupiano (D), Thaddeus G. "Thad" McCotter (R), John T. Tatar (L),
Charles E. Tackett II (C),
12th Congressional District, 69.3% in '04, 12th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Democratic,
Sander M. "Sandy" Levin (D), '04 nominee Randell J. Shafer (R), Andy Lecureaux (L),
Lester I. Townsend (C),
Jerome S. White (I),
13th Congressional District, 78.2% in '04, 5th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Democratic,
Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D), No Republican
14th Congressional District, 83.9% in '04, 21th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Democratic,
John Conyers Jr. (D), veteran Chad Miles (R),
15th Congressional District, 70.9% in '04, 26th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Solid Democrat, Roll Call Analysis: Safe Democratic,
John D. Dingell (D), No Republican Gregory Stempfle (L),
Robert F. "Bob" Czak (C),

1. Link to Predictions:
D.C.'s Political Report,
Washington Post's Chris Cillizza,
Campaign & Elections: Political Oddsmaker,
Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard,
Cook Political Report,
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball,
Roll Call Analysis,
National Journal's Chuck Todd,
Rothenberg Political Report,
Tim Saler,

2. D.C.'s Political Report's stars indicate the rating of the race from 1 star to 5 stars depending on its entertainment value.
The color indicates D.C.'s Political Report's prediction of the winning party.
= Democrat retain control, = Democrats take over control,
= Republican retain control, = Republicans take over control,
= Independent / 3rd Party retains control, = Independent / 3rd Party take over control
Bold indicates incumbent. Yellow district indicates open races.
Light Blue boxes indicates Democrats maintained control. Light Red boxes indicates Republicans maintained control.
Blue boxes indicates Democrats took control. Red boxes indicates Republicans took control.

3. Key to Michigan Political Parties:
(C) = Constitution Party
(D) = Democratic Party
(G) = Green Party
(I) = independent candidates 		(L) = Libertarian Party
(NF) = New Federalist
(R) = Republican Party
(WI) = Write-in candidates


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