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John Engler
John Mathias Engler (b. October 12, 1948, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan) was the 46th governor of Michigan. Engler (R) served three terms from January 1, 1991, to January 1, 2003.[1]
Biography
Engler was born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and was raised in Beal City, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from Michigan State University in 1970. He later received a J.D. from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1985.[1][2]
Political career
Governor of Michigan (1991-2003)
Engler was first elected as governor of Michigan in November 1990. He was inaugurated into office on January 1, 1991, and won re-election in 1994 and 1998.[2]
Michigan State Legislature (1970-1990)
Engler served for two decades in the Michigan State Legislature, including seven years as the state Senate majority leader.[2]
Elections
2002
Engler did not seek re-election in 2002. The governor's office flipped from Republican to Democratic control with Jennifer Granholm's victory.[3]
| Governor of Michigan, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jennifer Granholm |
51.4% | 1,633,796 | |
| Republican | Dick Posthumus | 47.4% | 1,506,104 | |
| Green | Douglas Campbell | 0.8% | 25,236 | |
| U.S. Taxpayers | Joseph Pilchak | 0.4% | 12,411 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in candidates | 0% | 18 | |
| Total Votes | 3,177,565 | |||
| Election results via Michigan Department of State | ||||
1998
| Governor of Michigan, 1998 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John Engler Incumbent |
62.2% | 1,883,005 | |
| Democratic | Geoffrey Fieger | 37.8% | 1,143,574 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in candidates | 0% | 525 | |
| Total Votes | 3,027,104 | |||
| Election results via Michigan Department of State | ||||
Personal
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As of January 2015, Engler had three children.[2]
See also
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Blanchard (D) |
Governor of Michigan 1991 - 2003 |
Succeeded by Jennifer Granholm (D) |
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