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The 1986 Michigan Attorney General election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Democrat Frank J. Kelley defeated Republican nominee Robert H. Cleland with 68.64% of the vote.
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The 1986 Michigan Attorney General election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Democrat Frank J. Kelley defeated Republican nominee Robert H. Cleland with 68.64% of the vote.
Major party candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank J. Kelley (incumbent) | 1,585,999 | 68.64 | |
| Republican | Robert H. Cleland | 707,835 | 30.63 | |
| Independent | Max Dean | 16,932 | 0.73 | |
| Write-ins | 20 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 2,310,786 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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