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The 1998 Michigan Attorney General election was held on November 3, 1998. Democratic nominee Jennifer Granholm defeated Republican nominee John Smietanka with 52.09% of the vote.
Major party candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jennifer Granholm | 1,557,310 | 52.09 | |
| Republican | John Smietanka | 1,432,604 | 47.91 | |
| Total votes | 2,989,914 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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