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2020 Michigan House of Representatives election

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2020 Michigan House of Representatives election
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An election was held on November 3, 2020, to elect all 110 members of Michigan's House of Representatives.

Quick facts All 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives 56 seats needed for a majority, Turnout ...

The election was held alongside numerous other state and federal elections,[1] and saw the Republican Party retain control of the chamber.[2][3]

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Background

In the 2018 Michigan House of Representatives election, the Michigan Republican Party narrowly retained their majority on the chamber.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, elections proceeded as planned, though with a larger number of mail-in ballots than usual.[4]

In October 2020, The Washington Post identified this state election as one of eight whose outcomes could affect partisan balance during post-census redistricting.[5]

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Term-limited members

Under the Michigan Constitution, members of the state Senate can only serve two four-year terms, and members of the House of Representatives are limited to three two-year terms, some of the toughest term-limit laws in the country.[6]

Democrats

Republicans

Marginal districts

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The following districts would be considered marginal seats.[7]

Republican-held targets

These Republican-held districts were the most vulnerable to Democratic challengers.

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Democratic-held targets

These Democratic districts were the most vulnerable to Republican challengers.

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Close races

Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:

  1. District 19, 0.4%
  2. District 48, 1% (gain)
  3. District 62, 2.64%
  4. District 38, 3.24% (gain)
  5. District 104, 3.87%
  6. District 71, 3.91%
  7. District 45, 4.7%
  8. District 23, 5.1%
  9. District 39, 5.39%
  10. District 25, 5.72%
  11. District 61, 8.14% (gain)
  12. District 50, 8.48%
  13. District 67, 8.68%
  14. District 96, 9.2% (gain)

Results by district

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District 1

In the 1st district Democratic incumbent Tenisha Yancey won her primary unopposed on August 4. On November 3, Yancey defeated the Republican nominee, Latricia Ann Lanier, in the general election.[13]

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District 2

In the 2nd district, Joe Tate won re-election.[16]

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District 3

Incumbent Democrat Wendell Byrd stood down in the 3rd district due to term limits.[17]

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District 4

Incumbent representative Isaac Robinson died in March 2020 of a suspected COVID-19 infection. Twelve Democrats ran to succeed him, but Abraham Aiyash was elected as the Democratic nominee for the seat. On November 3, Aiyash defeated the Republican nominee Howard Weathington in the general election.[17][18]

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District 5

In the 5th district, Cynthia A. Johnson faced two Democratic challengers in the primary. Jermaine Tobey and Rita Ross, the sister of singer Diana Ross.[19] Johnson won her primary and won against Republican nominee Harold Day in the general election.[17][20]

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District 6

In the 6th district, Democrat Tyrone Carter is running for re-election in the general election unopposed. He won his primary election, beating challengers Ivy Nichole Neal and David Palmer. There was no Republican primary held.[21]

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District 7

Incumbent Democrat LaTanya Garrett stood down in the 7th district due to term limits.[17] Helena Scott was the Democratic nominee and Ronald Cole was the Republican nominee.[22] On November 3, Scott defeated Cole in the general election.[23]

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District 8

Incumbent Democrat Sherry Gay-Dagnogo did not run in the primary, instead running to be on the Detroit school board.[24] Democrat Stephanie Young was elected as the Democratic nominee in the 8th district. On November 3, Young defeated Republican nominee Miroslawa Teresa Gorak in the general election.[25]

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District 9

In the 9th district, Democrat Karen Whitsett won re-election.[26]

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District 10

In the 10th district, incumbent Democrat Leslie Love was unable to run for re-election due to term limits.[27]

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District 11

In the 11th district, incumbent Democrat Jewell Jones won re-election.[28]

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District 12

In the 12th district, incumbent Democrat Alex Garza won re-election.[29]

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District 13

In the 13th district, incumbent Democrat Frank Liberati was unable to run for re-election due to term limits.[30]

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District 14

In the 14th district, incumbent Democrat Cara Clemente won re-election.[31]

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District 15

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District 16

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District 17

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District 18

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District 19

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  Pohutsky
  •   50–60%
  Ptashnik
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%

In the 19th district, Democrat Laurie Pohutsky ran for re-election. Her Republican opponent was Martha Ptashnik. Pohutsky narrowly won re-election[11]

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District 20

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District 21

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District 22

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District 23

In the 23rd district, Democrat Darrin Camilleri won re-election.[33][34] He was challenged by Republican nominee John Poe.[35]

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District 24

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District 25

In the 25th district, Democrat Nate Shannon won re-election. His Republican opponent was Paul Smith.[36]

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District 26

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District 27

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District 28

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District 29

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District 30

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District 31

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District 32

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District 33

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District 34

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District 35

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District 36

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District 37

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District 38

In the 38th district, incumbent Republican Kathy Crawford was prevented from running for re-election due to term limits. Kelly Breen was elected as a Democrat in this Republican district.[37]

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District 39

In the 39th district, incumbent Republican Ryan Berman won re-election.[38]

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District 40

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District 41

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District 42

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District 43

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District 44

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District 45

In the 45th district, incumbent Republican Michael Webber could not run for re-election due to term-limits.[40]

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District 46

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District 47

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  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  Kennedy
  •   50–60%
  •   80–90%

District 48

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District 49

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District 50

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District 51

On August 4, 2020, the primary elections occurred. Incumbent Republican Mike Mueller ran unopposed.[41] Brad May, a mental health clinician, was nominated on the Democratic ticket.[42] In the primary, May defeated Conner Wallace.[43] Wallace later endorsed May's candidacy.[44]

On September 18, 2020, the Michigan Republican Party pointed to May's criminal record, which included conviction for robbery, possession of cocaine, and retail fraud. The state Republican Party criticized the Michigan Education Association for endorsing him, despite his criminal past.[45] May responded to these allegations. He confirmed that they were true, but also claimed that he had made significant improvements to his life since his convictions, and that through his work as a clinician, has been able to help those who had been in a similar position to himself.[42]

In the general election on November 3, 2020, Mueller was re-elected, defeating May.[43]

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District 52

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District 53

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District 54

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District 55

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District 56

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District 57

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District 58

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District 59

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District 60

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District 61

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  Morse
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  Haltom
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%

Incumbent Republican Brandt Iden was term limited, which made the 61st district an open seat.[46] The primaries occurred on August 4 and decided that Republican nominee Bronwyn Haltom was to run against incumbent Kalamazoo County Commissioner, Christine Morse, as the Democratic nominee. Morse won the seat.[47][48]

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District 62

Incumbent Democrat Jim Haadsma won re-election in the 62nd district against Republican nominee Dave Morgan.[50]

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District 63

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District 64

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District 65

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District 66

In the 66th district, Republican Beth Griffin won reelection.[51]

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District 67

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District 68

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District 69

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District 70

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District 71

In Michigan's 71st House of Representatives district, Democrat Angela Witwer was re-elected.[10]

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District 72

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District 73

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District 74

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District 75

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District 76

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District 77

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District 78

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District 79

In the 79th district Pauline Wendzel won re-election.[54]

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District 80

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District 81

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District 82

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District 83

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District 84

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District 85

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District 86

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District 87

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District 88

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District 89

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District 90

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District 91

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District 92

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District 93

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District 94

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District 95

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District 96

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  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  Elder
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
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District 97

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District 98

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District 99

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District 100

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District 101

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District 102

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District 103

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District 104

In the 104th district, incumbent Republican Larry Inman did not run for re-election due to term limits. District 104 was the number 1 target for the Democrats but was retained for the GOP by John Roth.[9]

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District 105

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District 106

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District 107

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District 108

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District 109

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  Cambensy
  •   60–70%
  Wagner
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
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  •   40–50%
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  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
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  •   80–90%

District 110

Gregory Markkanen was re-elected in the 110th district.[8]

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  Markkanen
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  Metsa
  •   50–60%
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  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
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  •   40–50%
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Notes

  1. Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. Not yet released

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  2. Poll sponsored by Wheeler's campaign
  3. Poll conducted by Pitchford's campaign

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