On November 3, Michigan held a special election to fill the vacant State Senate seat, 19th district. The results: Mike Nofs (Republican) 60.75%, Martin Griffin (Democratic) 34.58%, Steven Mobley (independent) 3.45%, Greg Merle (Libertarian) 1.22%.

Last time this seat elected someone, in 2006, the results had been: Democratic 61.21%, Republican 38.79%.