• Exit polls were indicating that Barack Obama would beat John McCain in Michigan. McCain was leading in the state in early June, but Obama has continued to increase his lead. Polls in Michigan closed at 8 pm on election day.Real Clear Politics: Michigan: McCain vs. Obama

• 1. Electoral votes: 17
  2. Polls open: 7 am to 8 pm
  3. Registered voters: 7,470,764 in 2008Freep.com: Latest Figures Show a Record Number of Voters Registered in Michigan (October 22, 2008)
  4. Democratic Primary winner: Hillary Clinton
  5. Republican Primary winner: Mitt Romney
  6. Michigan had 21 electoral votes in the 1970s, but suffered population decrease270towin.com: Michigan

• Past Michigan Winners

  • 2004: John Kerry270 to Win: Michigan
  • 2000: Al Gore270 to Win: Michigan
  • 1996: Bill Clinton270 to Win: Michigan
  • 1992: Bill Clinton270 to Win: Michigan
  • 1988: George H. W. Bush270 to Win: Michigan
  • 1984: Ronald Reagan270 to Win: Michigan
  • 1980: Ronald Reagan270 to Win: Michigan
  • 1976: Jimmy Carter270 to Win: Michigan
  • 1972: Richard Nixon270 to Win: Michigan
  • 1968: Hubert Humphrey 270 to Win: Michigan

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