1990 Michigan Secretary of State election

The 1990 Michigan Secretary of State election was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democrat Richard H. Austin defeated Republican nominee Judy Miller with 60.63% of the vote. As of 2024, this is the last time a man was elected Secretary of State in Michigan.

1990 Michigan Secretary of State election

November 6, 1990

Nominee Richard H. Austin Judy Miller Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,511,095 981,027 Percentage 60.63% 39.36%

County results Austin:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Miller:      50–60%      60–70%

Secretary of State before election Richard H. Austin Democratic Elected Secretary of State Richard H. Austin Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Richard H. Austin, Democratic
• Judy Miller, Republican

Results

Michigan Secretary of State election, 1990

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Richard H. Austin (incumbent)	1,511,095	60.63
	Republican	Judy Miller	981,027	39.36
	Write-ins		155	0.01
Total votes			2,492,277	100
	Democratic hold