William G. Milliken Republican William G. Milliken Republican The 1974 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974.

William Milliken was elected to his second term as Governor of Michigan in a rematch with Sander Levin.

[1] This was the last time until 1990 that the state elected a governor of the same party as the sitting president.

The primary elections occurred on August 6, 1974.

[2] Other running mates