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The 1978 Michigan Attorney General election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat Frank J. Kelley defeated Republican nominee Stephen C. Bransdorfer with 67.50% of the vote.
Bransdorfer conceded the election early, before 10% of the return votes were counted. [1]
Major party candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank J. Kelley (incumbent) | 1,853,481 | 67.50 | |
| Republican | Stephen C. Bransdorfer | 857,897 | 31.24 | |
| American Independent | James E. Wells | 34,523 | 1.26 | |
| Write-ins | 46 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 2,745,947 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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