GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Polls have closed and votes are being counted for races across Michigan.
This year, Michigan residents voted to elect the state’s governor, attorney general, secretary of state, U.S. House representatives, state House representatives, state senators, and local officials, and decide three statewide ballot measures, school bond and millage requests, and local proposals.
FOX 17 has crews across the state bringing you the most up-to-date results.
Follow along with our live election blog for the latest on the 2022 midterm election.
Key Races
RACE FOR GOVERNOR:
Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been reelected, beating Republican Tudor Dixon to serve another four years as Michigan’s governor.
The Associated Press projected Whitmer as the winner around 1:20 Wednesday morning.
Whitmer addressed the crowd at her election night watch party shortly before the race was called.
Wednesday morning, she gave her victory speech alongside Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist.
Whitmer for Governor campaign manager Preston Elliott released the following statement in response to the Whitmer winning.
“Tonight, Michiganders across the state made their voices heard to re-elect Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist so they can continue building on their historic progress investing in public education, strengthening infrastructure, fixing the damn roads, growing the economy, and defending reproductive freedom. Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist are grateful for the overwhelming support of Michiganders from Monroe to Marquette and look forward to continuing to serve the great state of Michigan for four more years.”
Earlier in the night, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow joined FOX 17’s Ruta Ulcinaite at Governor Whitmer’s election watch party to discuss the 2022 election.
Tudor Dixon addressed the crowd at her watch party just before midnight.
RACE FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL:
Democrat Dana Nessel will spend four more years serving as Michigan’s attorney general after defeating Republican Matthew DePerno in the midterm election.
The Associated Press projected Nessel as the winner shortly after 10 Wednesday morning.
DePerno didn't wait for the AP to call the race. He conceded to Nessel a little after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
"To everybody who joined this incredible movement, I thank you for the unwavering support over the last year and a half and I assure you this is not the end, it's only the beginning. Never stop fighting!”
“Thank you to all the Michiganders who showed up to voice their frustrations with our current government. Although we didn’t emerge victorious tonight, I believe we sent a strong message to Lansing. The people of Michigan are tired of the rising crime, threats to parental rights and an ongoing lack of trust in government.
"Although I may be conceding to Dana Nessel today, I refuse to concede that Michigan is a blue state. I will continue to fight like hell to restore Michigan to all it can be and I look forward to continuing this journey with you all."
RACE FOR SECRETARY OF STATE:
Democratic incumbent Jocelyn Benson has been reelected, beating Republican candidate Kristina Karamo in Michigan's Secretary of State race.
The Associated Press projected Benson as the winner around 10 Wednesday morning.
Benson declared herself the winner just before midnight, even though the race had yet to be called by the Associated Press or FOX 17.
Democrat Jocelyn Benson declares victory as Secretary of State over Republican challenger Kristina Karamo. She’s taking the stage now @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/X0rS8VVRAp
— Ruta Ulcinaite FOX17 (@RutaUlcinaite) November 9, 2022
She hosted a press conference Wednesday afternoon after she was projected to win the race.
PROPOSAL 1:
Michiganders have voted to approve Proposal 1, which will amend the Michigan Constitution to change how long legislators can serve in the state House and Senate and require them to file public financial disclosure.
The Associated Press projected the ballot proposal would pass around 3:30 Wednesday morning.
PROPOSAL 2:
Proposal 2 has passed, expanding rights for voters in Michigan.
The Associated Press projected the ballot proposal would pass just before 4 a.m. Wednesday.
In all, Proposal 2 includes nine voting rights that will become part of the state’s constitution.
PROPOSAL 3:
Michiganders secured their right to reproductive freedom after voting to pass Proposal 3.
The Associated Press projected the ballot proposal would pass around 3:30 Wednesday morning.
2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT:
Republican Congressman John Moolenaar faces off against Democrat Jerry Hilliard in Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District race.
Republican Congressman John Moolenaar is projected to win the race to represent Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House.
The Associated Press declared Moolenaar the winner just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night.
3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT:
In one of the most closely watched races in this election, Democrat Hillary Scholten has won the race for Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican John Gibbs and flipping the formerly red district blue.
The Associated Press declared Scholten the winner just before 2 Wednesday morning.
Scholten gave her victory speech Wednesday afternoon.
Gibbs conceded to Scholten just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, posting his full statement to his Twitter account.
A Gigantic Thank You to my great volunteers, supporters, & staff for your love, sweat, & tears over the past year! Through no fault of our own, the results did not turn out the way we wanted. Though our hearts are broken, we continue to ask that God’s will be done.
— John Gibbs for MI-03 (@votejohngibbs) November 9, 2022
My statement: pic.twitter.com/RBZcrpKadN
Scholten spoke to a crowd just after 8 p.m., thanking them for their support and offering words of encouragement as they wait for results to be counted.
Rep. Peter Meijer joined FOX 17 in the studio to share his thoughts on the Michigan 3rd Congressional District race.
4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT:
In Michigan’s 4th Congressional District race, longtime Congressman Bill Huizenga faces off against Democrat Joseph Alfonso, a newcomer to politics who won his primary as a write-in candidate.
Congressman Bill Huizenga is projected to win the race to represent Michigan’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House.
The Associated Press declared Huizenga the winner around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night.
WATCH FOX 17 talks with Congressman Bill Huizenga:
5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT:
In Michigan’s 5th Congressional District race, Democrat Bart Goldberg faces off against Republican incumbent Tim Walberg.
GOP incumbent Tim Walberg is projected to win the race for Michigan’s 5th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Bart Goldberg.
The Associated Press projected Walberg as the winner around 11:19 p.m. Tuesday night.
You can find full election results and more 2022 midterm coverage on the FOX 17 website.
