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Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2012
 Michigan's 2012 elections: • U.S. Senate • U.S. House • State House • Ballot measures |
Michigan House of Representatives were held in Michigan on November 6, 2012. All 110 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was May 15, 2012. The primary election day was August 7, 2012.
- See also: State legislative elections, 2012
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Michigan House of Representatives:
| Michigan House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 47 | 51 | |
| Republican Party | 63 | 59 | |
| Total | 110 | 110 | |
Incumbents retiring
A total of 18 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Howze |  Democratic |
House District 2 |
| Shanelle Jackson |  Republican |
House District 9 |
| Bob Constan | Democratic |
House District 16 |
| Richard LeBlanc | Democratic |
House District 18 |
| Lisa Brown | Democratic |
House District 39 |
| Chuck Moss | Republican |
House District 40 |
| Martin Knollenberg | Republican |
House District 41 |
| Richard Hammel | Democratic |
House District 48 |
| Rick Olson | Republican |
House District 55 |
| Barbara Byrum | Democratic |
House District 67 |
| Joan Bauer | Democratic |
House District 68 |
| Mark Meadows | Democratic |
House District 69 |
| David Agema | Republican |
House District 74 |
| Sharon Tyler | Republican |
House District 78 |
| Judson Gilbert | Republican |
House District 81 |
| Paul Opsommer | Republican |
House District 93 |
| Kenneth Horn | Republican |
House District 94 |
| Steven Lindberg | Democratic |
House District 109 |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Michigan in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state house races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 543 | $17,146,452 |
| 2008 | 502 | $15,640,045 |
| 2006 | 432 | $16,212,812 |
| 2004 | 438 | $16,209,181 |
| 2002 | 447 | $12,625,867 |
In 2010, candidates running for state house raised a total of $17,146,452 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were: [2]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Michigan House Democratic Fund | $2,999,067 |
| House Republican Campaign Cmte of Michigan | $578,118 |
| Michigan Education Association | $245,350 |
| Michigan Auto Workers | $194,240 |
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $184,882 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | $141,225 |
| Michigan Farm Bureau | $139,250 |
| Michigan Automobile Dealers Association | $138,675 |
| Michigan Trial Lawyers Association | $130,650 |
| Hammel Leadership Fund | $125,250 |
Qualifications
Section 7 of Article 4 of the Michigan Constitution states, "Each senator and representative must be a citizen of the United States, at least 21 years of age, and an elector of the district he represents. The removal of his domicile from the district shall be deemed a vacation of the office. No person who has been convicted of subversion or who has within the preceding 20 years been convicted of a felony involving a breach of public trust shall be eligible for either house of the legislature."
Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Michigan
The Michigan State Legislature is responsible for drafting and passing redistricting plans, which function the same as ordinary state legislation. The Governor of Michigan may veto redistricting legislation.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Michigan's population fell from 9.938 million in 2000 to 9.884 million in 2010. The population was the most dense around the Detroit area and its suburbs in the southeastern part of the state. Whites comprised nearly 79 percent of the population, while African Americans constituted 14.2 percent and Asian Americans were 2.4 percent.[3] Population shifted from the city of Detroit to the suburbs; the city lost 25 percent o its population, while the suburban counties experienced growth.[4][5][6]
The state legislature is granted significant leeway when planning state legislative districts. Planners were permitted a ± 5 percent deviation in population in a district, which made the lower and upper bounds for the Senate 247,091 and 273,100, respectively. This deviation allowed for few counties to be split between senate districts.[7] The loss of population in Detroit meant that any redistricting that might be considered biased against specific racial groups could attract scrutiny from the Voting Rights Act. The Republicans proposed a state legislative plan that reflected the decline in Detroit's population, effectively removing two House seats and one Senate seat from Detroit's home county of Wayne. In addition, no Senate district would be entirely contained within Detroit proper. The House map suggested a continued majority for Republicans.[8][9][10] After incorporating some Democratic suggestions on changing Senate district lines near Detroit, both Houses passed the plan and Governor Rick Snyder signed the legislation, called Senate Bill 498, in August of 2011.[11]
Term limits
The Michigan House of Representatives has been a term-limited state house since Michigan voters approved Proposal B in 1992. Proposal B created Section 54 of Article IV of the Michigan Constitution. It says that state representatives are limited to 3 two-year terms. As with five other states, this is a lifetime limit.
14 of Michigan's 110 representatives, or 12.7%, were termed-out in 2012. Of them, 9 were Democratic and 5 were Republican.
Michigan state representative whose seats were up for election in 2012 but who were unable to run because of the state's term limits were:
Democrats (9):
Republicans (5):
List of candidates
District 1
August 7 Democratic primary:
- Brian Banks: 2,304
- Scott Benson: 2,208
- Christopher Cavanagh: 1,275
- Valerie Kindle: 1,235
- Gregory Robinson: 450
- Brian Banks: 2,304
August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brian Banks: 27,843
- Dan Schulte: 11,489
District 2
Note: Incumbent Democrat Lisa Howze did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Tim Bledsoe: 4,699 - Incumbent Bledsoe first assumed office in 2009.
- Alberta Tinsley Talabi: 5,272 - Incumbent Talabi first assumed office in 2011.
- Anthony Zander: 374
- Note: Bettie Cook Scott and Harry Scott were included on preliminary candidate lists, but did not appear on the official candidate list.[12]
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Alberta Tinsley Talabi: 28,990
- Daniel Corrigan Grano: 10,459
Hans Christopher Barbe: 938
District 3
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Veronica Brown: 759
- John Olumba: 5,030 - Incumbent Olumba first assumed office in 2011.
- Christopher Alan Owens: 195
- Jimmy Womack: 3,676 - Incumbent Womack first assumed office in 2009.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Olumba: 33,938
- Dolores Broderson: 1,029
- Louis M. Novak: 436
District 4
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Carol Banks: 1,272
- Marcelus Brice: 632
- Paris Canty: 95
- Mohammed Hassan: 1,100
- Adam Hollier: 1,663
- Ernest Little: 567
- Rose Mary Robinson: 1,993
- Beverly Tran: 106
- Mervin White: 135
- Jonathan Wright: 119
- Robert Zwolak: 422
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rose Mary Robinson: 27,512
- Ron Michalski: 1,356
District 5
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Renard Berry: 213
- Fred Durhal, Jr.: 2,752 - Incumbent Durhal first assumed office in 2009.
- Cynthia Ann Johnson: 1,620
- Mark Murphy, Jr.: 447
- Tonya Renay Wells: 398
- Note: Nathaniel Nathan was included on preliminary candidate lists, but did not appear on the official candidate list.[12]
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Fred Durhal, Jr.: 22,996
- Samuel Rodriguez: 1,413
District 6
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Patrick O'Connell: 354
- Maureen Stapleton: 4,656 - Incumbent Stapleton first assumed office in 2011.
- Rashida Tlaib: 5,339 - Incumbent Tlaib first assumed office in 2009.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rashida Tlaib: 28,794
- Darrin Daigle: 1,588
- Elena M. Herrada: 853
District 7
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Thomas Stallworth, III: 6,943 - Incumbent Stallworth first assumed office in 2011.
- Jeanette Williams: 3,733
- Thomas Stallworth, III: 6,943 - Incumbent Stallworth first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Thomas Stallworth, III: 39,384
- Mark Ashley Price: 813
District 8
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Sherry Gay-Dagnogo: 3,646
- Mia Grillier: 1,064
- Taryn Jones: 1,162
- David E. Nathan: 4,790 - Incumbent Nathan first assumed office in 2009.
- Note: Ramon Patrick and Boston Tompkins were included on preliminary candidate lists, but did not appear on the official candidate list.[12]
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- David E. Nathan: 38,792
- David Porter: 1,231
District 9
Note: Incumbent Democrat Shanelle Jackson did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Hussein Berry: 1,275
- William Scott Phillips: 1,267
- Harvey Santana: 4,875 - Incumbent Santana first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Harvey Santana: 32,063
- Rene Simpson: 1,567
District 10
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Phil Cavanagh: 5,625 - Incumbent Cavanagh first assumed office in 2011.
- Leslie Love: 3,962
- David McNeal: 753
- Jerry Thomas: 632
- Phil Cavanagh: 5,625 - Incumbent Cavanagh first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Phil Cavanagh: 36,190
- Jasmine Bridges: 5,682
District 11
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Cody Bailey: 1,567
- Dorothy Webb Grady: 1,549
- Bill Kaledas: 664
- David Knezek: 3,804
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Knezek: 27,626
- Kathleen Kopczyk: 10,875
District 12
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Douglas A. Geiss - Incumbent Geiss first assumed office in 2009.
- Douglas A. Geiss - Incumbent Geiss first assumed office in 2009.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Douglas A. Geiss: 28,498
- Joanne Michalik: 9,395
District 13
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Andrew J. Kandrevas - Incumbent Kandrevas first assumed office in 2009.
- Andrew J. Kandrevas - Incumbent Kandrevas first assumed office in 2009.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Andrew J. Kandrevas: 25,496
- Tony Amorose: 13,996
District 14
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Paul Clemente - Incumbent Clemente first assumed office in 2011.
- Paul Clemente - Incumbent Clemente first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul Clemente: 23,993
- Edward Gubics: 8,763
Loel Robert Gnadt: 1,076
District 15
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- George T. Darany - Incumbent Darany first assumed office in 2011.
- George T. Darany - Incumbent Darany first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- George T. Darany: 26,465
- Priscilla Parness: 8,804
District 16
Note: Incumbent Democrat Bob Constan did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
Note: Charles W. Pickering filed for election but withdrew before the primary.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert L. Kosowski: 25,147
- Mary Stargell: 10,277
- Steve Boron: 1,039
Harold H. Dunn: 710 (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan candidate)
District 17
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Brian David Hensley: 1,104
- Bill LaVoy: 3,456
- Jim Pedersen: 3,105
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bill LaVoy: 22,339
- Anne Rossio: 14,092
District 18
Note: Incumbent Richard LeBlanc did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Patrick Biange: 267
- Phillip A. DiMaria: 1,340
- John M. Maynard: 650
- Sarah Roberts: 6,530
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Note: Roland R. Fraschetti, Peter A. Rubino, and Brad Templeman withdrew prior to the primary.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sarah Roberts: 29,438
- Candice B. Rusie: 15,671
- Daniel J. Flamand: 1,223
District 19
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- John Walsh - Incumbent Walsh first assumed office in 2009.
- John Walsh - Incumbent Walsh first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard Tannous: 19,480
- John Walsh: 29,151
District 20
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Kurt Heise - Incumbent Heise first assumed office in 2011.
- Kurt Heise - Incumbent Heise first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tim Roraback: 21,446
- Kurt Heise: 27,357
District 21
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Kiz Ahamiojie: 527
- Dian Slavens: 5,471 - Incumbent Slavens first assumed office in 2009.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dian Slavens: 26,605
- Joe Barnabei: 16,590
District 22
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Harold L. Haugh - Incumbent Haugh first assumed office in 2009.
- Harold L. Haugh - Incumbent Haugh first assumed office in 2009.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Harold L. Haugh: 24,077
- Art Blundell: 10,134
District 23
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jeremy Cady: 1,200
- Pat Somerville: 5,592 - Incumbent Somerville first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Boritzki: 22,371
- Pat Somerville: 22,810
District 24
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Philip Kurczewski: 2,980
- Carey Torrice: 1,908
- Philip Kurczewski: 2,980
Note: Jonathan Garstka filed for election but withdrew before the primary
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Anthony G. Forlini - Incumbent Forlini first assumed office in 2011.
- Anthony G. Forlini - Incumbent Forlini first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Philip Kurczewski: 18,508
- Anthony G. Forlini: 22,360
District 25
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Sean Clark: 3,807
- Ray Gralewski: 1,605
- Sean Clark: 3,807
November 6 General election candidates:
- Henry Yanez: 20,771
- Sean Clark: 19,617
District 26
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jim Townsend - Incumbent Townsend first assumed office in 2011.
- Jim Townsend - Incumbent Townsend first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Mark Bliss: 3,615
- William Sayre: 1,653
- Mark Bliss: 3,615
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Townsend: 26,094
- Mark Bliss: 15,502
- James K. Young: 1,636
District 27
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Andrew Robert Cissell: 1,848
- Ellen Cogen Lipton: 9,465 - Incumbent Lipton first assumed office in 2009.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ellen Cogen Lipton: 34,389
- Ezra Drissman: 9,253
- John Wierzbicki: 1,841
District 28
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Lesia Liss: 2,266 - Incumbent Liss first assumed office in 2009.
- Jon M. Switalski: 4,282 - Incumbent Switalski first assumed office in 2009.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jon M. Switalski: 24,025
- Steven Klusek: 9,580
District 29
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Tim Greimel - Incumbent Greimel first assumed office in 2012.
- Tim Greimel - Incumbent Greimel first assumed office in 2012.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tim Greimel: 25,577
- Brian Stebick: 7,467
District 30
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Bogdan: 2,202
- Nick Najjar: 1,475
- Joseph Bogdan: 2,202
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jeff Farrington: 5,109 - Incumbent Farrington first assumed office in 2011.
- M. Shallal: 775
- Jeff Farrington: 5,109 - Incumbent Farrington first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joseph Bogdan: 15,943
- Jeff Farrington: 18,160
District 31
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Marilyn Lane - Incumbent Lane first assumed office in 2011.
- Marilyn Lane - Incumbent Lane first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Lynn Evans: 2,625
- Phil Rode: 1,618
- Lynn Evans: 2,625
November 6 General election candidates:
- Marilyn Lane: 24,443
- Lynn Evans: 13,404
- James Miller: 1,742
District 32
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Andrea M. LaFontaine: 5,033 - Incumbent LaFontaine first assumed office in 2011.
- Michael Shmina: 1,983
- Andrea M. LaFontaine: 5,033 - Incumbent LaFontaine first assumed office in 2011.
Note: William Trombley filed for election but withdrew before the primary.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sheri Smith: 16,122
- Andrea M. LaFontaine: 22,842
District 33
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ken Goike - Incumbent Goike first assumed office in 2011.
- Ken Goike - Incumbent Goike first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Martha O'Kray: 14,869
- Ken Goike: 24,163
District 34
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Woodrow Stanley - Incumbent Stanley first assumed office in 2009.
- Woodrow Stanley - Incumbent Stanley first assumed office in 2009.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Woodrow Stanley: 28,816
- Bruce Rogers: 4,336
District 35
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jenifer Marlene Franklin: 3,693
- Rudy Hobbs: 7,405 - Incumbent Hobbs first assumed office in 2011.
- Charles Roddis: 630
- Howard Worthy: 1,193
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rudy Hobbs: 43,993
- Timothy C. Sulowski: 8,989
District 36
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Robert Murphy: 1,845
- Brian Senia: 759
- Robert Murphy: 1,845
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Pete Lund: 8,572 - Incumbent Lund first assumed office in 2009.
- Tadd Siglow: 2,937
- Pete Lund: 8,572 - Incumbent Lund first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert Murphy: 15,024
- Pete Lund: 26,870
District 37
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Vicki Barnett - Incumbent Barnett first assumed office in 2009.
- Vicki Barnett - Incumbent Barnett first assumed office in 2009.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Note: Michael A. Peters withdrew prior to the primary.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Vicki Barnett: 29,554
- Bruce Lilley: 18,354
District 38
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Hugh D. Crawford - Incumbent Crawford first assumed office in 2009.
- Hugh D. Crawford - Incumbent Crawford first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chuck Tindall: 18,235
- Hugh D. Crawford: 26,460
District 39
Note: Incumbent Democrat Lisa Brown did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Pam Jackson: 3,722
- Regina Strong: 1,746
- Pam Jackson: 3,722
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Albert Clawson: 172
- Brad Hantler: 2,012
- Nicholas Kennedy: 1,578
- Klint Kesto: 2,626
- Bubba Urdan: 1,327
- Kristine Zrinyi: 1,590
November 6 General election candidates:
- Pam Jackson: 21,403
- Klint Kesto: 24,382
District 40
Note: Incumbent Republican Chuck Moss did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Robert Lawrence: 1,107
- Michael D. McCready: 4,359
- David W. Potts: 4,049
- David Wolkinson: 4,052
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dorian Coston: 22,757
- Michael D. McCready: 31,913
- Steve Burgis: 1,312
District 41
Note: Incumbent Republican Martin Knollenberg did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Deborah DeBacker: 3,527
- Martin Howrylak: 3,907
- Matt Pryor: 2,926
- Note: Wade Fleming withdrew prior to the primary election.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mary Kerwin: 22,977
- Martin Howrylak: 23,404
District 42
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Bill Rogers: 8,575 - Incumbent Rogers first assumed office in 2009.
- Dale Rogers: 3,112
- Bill Rogers: 8,575 - Incumbent Rogers first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Shanda Willis: 16,476
- Bill Rogers: 31,510
- James H. Lewis II: 1,830
District 43
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Paul J. Greenawalt: 2,757
- Gail Haines: 6,807 - Incumbent Haines first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Neil Billington: 17,149
- Gail Haines: 26,554
District 44
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Tom Crawford: 2,025
- Mark Venie: 1,071
- Tom Crawford: 2,025
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Eileen Kowall - Incumbent Kowall first assumed office in 2009.
- Eileen Kowall - Incumbent Kowall first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Crawford: 15,744
- Eileen Kowall: 29,772
- Scott Poquette: 1,901
District 45
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Ted Golden: 382
- Joanna VanRaaphorst: 3,542
- Douglas Wilson: 606
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Tom McMillin - Incumbent McMillin first assumed office in 2009.
- Tom McMillin - Incumbent McMillin first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joanna VanRaaphorst: 20,408
- Tom McMillin: 25,972
District 46
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- David Jay Lillis: 757
- Daniel W. Sargent: 1,751
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Bradford C. Jacobsen - Incumbent Jacobsen first assumed office in 2011.
- Bradford C. Jacobsen - Incumbent Jacobsen first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Daniel W. Sargent: 15,810
- Bradford C. Jacobsen: 27,764
District 47
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Cindy Denby: 7,597 - Incumbent Denby first assumed office in 2009.
- Harold Melton: 2,602
- Cindy Denby: 7,597 - Incumbent Denby first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Shawn Lowe Desai: 13,888
- Cindy Denby: 27,621
- James Weeks II: 1,607
District 48
Note: Incumbent Democrat Richard Hammel did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Pam Faris: 3,936
- Patrick F. Gleason: 3,912
- Stephen M. Kennedy: 1,243
- Pam Faris: 3,936
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Pam Faris: 27,013
- Jeffrey Woolman: 15,344
District 49
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jim Ananich - Incumbent Ananich first assumed office in 2011.
- Jim Ananich - Incumbent Ananich first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Ananich: 28,275
- Robert J. Daunt: 9,674
District 50
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Charles Smiley - Incumbent Smiley first assumed office in 2011.
- Charles Smiley - Incumbent Smiley first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charles Smiley: 26,678
- Miles T. Gadola: 17,165
District 51
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Steven Losey: 2,656
- Ryan Starski: 1,598
- Steven Losey: 2,656
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Joseph Graves: 5,778 - Incumbent Graves first assumed office in 2012.
- John Lauve: 1,769
- Joseph Graves: 5,778 - Incumbent Graves first assumed office in 2012.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steven Losey: 22,001
- Joseph Graves: 26,170
District 52
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Mark Ouimet - Incumbent Ouimet first assumed office in 2011.
- Mark Ouimet - Incumbent Ouimet first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gretchen Driskell: 26,647
- Mark Ouimet: 23,610
District 53
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jeff Irwin: 5,542 - Incumbent Irwin first assumed office in 2011.
- Thomas Partridge: 725
- Jeff Irwin: 5,542 - Incumbent Irwin first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeff Irwin: 32,576
- John J. Spisak: 7,672
District 54
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- David Rutledge - Incumbent Rutledge first assumed office in 2011.
- David Rutledge - Incumbent Rutledge first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Rutledge: 29,949
- Bill Emmerich: 8,722
District 55
Note: Incumbent Republican Rick Olson did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Andrea Brown-Harrison: 2,133
- Adam Zemke: 3,439
Note: Bob Davidow filed for election but withdrew before the primary.
- August 7 GOP primary:
Note: Richard Deitering filed for election but withdrew before the primary.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Adam Zemke: 26,197
- Owen Diaz: 13,029
- David A. McMahon: 1,415
District 56
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Joe Astro: 2,000
- Larry Crider: 2,986
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Dale W. Zorn - Incumbent Zorn first assumed office in 2011.
- Dale W. Zorn - Incumbent Zorn first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Larry Crider: 17,338
- Dale W. Zorn: 23,592
District 57
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jim Berryman: 2,260
- Harvey E. Schmidt: 1,989
- Jim Berryman: 2,260
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Nancy Jenkins - Incumbent Jenkins first assumed office in 2011.
- Nancy Jenkins - Incumbent Jenkins first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Berryman: 19,135
- Nancy Jenkins: 21,150
District 58
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Kenneth Kurtz - Incumbent Kurtz first assumed office in 2009.
- Kenneth Kurtz - Incumbent Kurtz first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Amaryllis Thomas: 10,565
- Kenneth Kurtz: 24,438
District 59
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Matt Lori - Incumbent Lori first assumed office in 2009.
- Matt Lori - Incumbent Lori first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Moroz: 13,640
- Matt Lori: 22,510
District 60
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Sean McCann - Incumbent McCann first assumed office in 2011.
- Sean McCann - Incumbent McCann first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sean McCann: 27,378
- Mike Perrin: 9,504
District 61
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Margaret E. O'Brien - Incumbent O'Brien first assumed office in 2011.
- Margaret E. O'Brien - Incumbent O'Brien first assumed office in 2011.
Note: Christine Warren Porter filed for election but withdrew before the primary.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael E. Martin: 19,876
- Margaret E. O'Brien: 27,726
District 62
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Kate Segal - Incumbent Segal first assumed office in 2009.
- Kate Segal - Incumbent Segal first assumed office in 2009.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kate Segal: 21,129
- Mark A. Behnke: 15,511
District 63
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jase Bolger - Incumbent Bolger first assumed office in 2009.
- Jase Bolger - Incumbent Bolger first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bill Farmer: 21,440
- Jase Bolger: 22,196
District 64
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Ruben Marquez, II: 636
- Barbara Shelton: 2,119
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Earl Poleski - Incumbent Poleski first assumed office in 2011.
- Earl Poleski - Incumbent Poleski first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Barbara Shelton: 15,729
- Earl Poleski: 20,190
District 65
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Steve Grace: 901
- Bonnie Johnson: 2,306
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Dan Fulara: 1,822
- Mike Shirkey: 6,786 - Incumbent Shirkey first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bonnie Johnson: 17,381
- Mike Shirkey: 22,862
District 66
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Aric Nesbitt - Incumbent Nesbitt first assumed office in 2011.
- Aric Nesbitt - Incumbent Nesbitt first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard Rajkovich: 16,276
- Aric Nesbitt: 22,997
District 67
Note: Incumbent Democrat Barbara Byrum did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Tom Cochran: 2,087
- Jerry Ketchum: 803
- Walt Sorg: 1,679
- Tom Cochran: 2,087
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ashley Kring: 1,225
- Jeff Oesterle: 4,641
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Cochran: 24,916
- Jeff Oesterle: 19,275
District 68
Note: Incumbent Democrat Joan Bauer did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Anne Clayton: 337
- Dale Copedge: 958
- Harold J. Leeman, Jr.: 335
- Ted O'Dell: 176
- Griffin Rivers: 979
- A'Lynne Robinson: 1,340
- Andy Schor: 3,142
Note: Charles Ford filed for election but withdrew before the primary.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Timothy Moede: 1,241
- Michael Wing: 1,001
- Timothy Moede: 1,241
November 6 General election candidates:
- Andy Schor: 29,023
- Timoth Moede: 8,861
District 69
Note: Incumbent Democrat Mark Meadows did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Susan Schmidt: 4,209
- Sam Singh: 4,716
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Frank Lambert: 882
- Susan McGillicuddy: 2,599
- George Nastas, III: 561
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sam Singh: 26,200
- Susan McGillicuddy: 14,172
District 70
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Rick Outman - Incumbent Outman first assumed office in 2011.
- Rick Outman - Incumbent Outman first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Huckleberry: 14,809
- Rick Outman: 17,709
District 71
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Theresa Abed: 1,974
- Andrea Cascarilla: 1,951
- Douglas C. Drake: 727
- Theresa Abed: 1,974
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Deb Shaughnessy - Incumbent Shaughnessy first assumed office in 2011.
- Deb Shaughnessy - Incumbent Shaughnessy first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Theresa Abed: 24,822
- Deb Shaughnessy: 21,637
District 72
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ken Yonker - Incumbent Yonker first assumed office in 2011.
- Ken Yonker - Incumbent Yonker first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Scott Urbanowski: 15,982
- Ken Yonker: 24,653
- William R. Wenzel: 1,481
District 73
- August 7 Democratic primary:
Note: Judith A. Zubrickas initially filed to run, but withdrew from the race prior to the primary.[12]
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Peter MacGregor - Incumbent MacGregor first assumed office in 2011.
- Peter MacGregor - Incumbent MacGregor first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Scott Schuiling: 16,489
- Peter MacGregor: 32,466
- Ron Heeren: 1,537
- Ted Gerrard: 666 (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan candidate)
District 74
Note: Incumbent Republican David Agema did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Steve Maas: 3,334
- Rob VerHeulen: 4,563
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard C. Erdman: 14,406
- Rob VerHeulen: 27,406
District 75
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Brandon Dillon: 2,721 - Incumbent Dillon first assumed office in 2011.
- Andrew J. Garlick: 564
- Brandon Dillon: 2,721 - Incumbent Dillon first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brandon Dillon: 23,593
- Nathan Sneller: 7,540
District 76
- August 7 Democratic primary:
Write-in: Winnie Brinks
Note: Matt Mojzak initially appeared on the candidate list, but withdrew from the race prior to the primary.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Roy Schmidt - Incumbent Schmidt first assumed office in 2009.
- Roy Schmidt - Incumbent Schmidt first assumed office in 2009.
Note: Incumbent Schmidt initially filed as a Democrat, but withdrew and filed again as a Republican candidate.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Winnie Brinks: 23,530
- Roy Schmidt: 12,337
- Bing Goei: 5,484 (Write-in)
- Patricia M. Steinport: 1,085
- William Mohr: 1,362 (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan candidate)
- Keith Allard: 1,398 (No Party Affiliation)
District 77
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Tom Hooker - Incumbent Hooker first assumed office in 2011.
- Tom Hooker - Incumbent Hooker first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Scott Barton: 14,191
- Tom Hooker: 23,599
- Larry Warner: 1,300
District 78
Note: Incumbent Republican Sharon Tyler did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jack Arbanas: 859
- Gerry Welling: 712
- Jack Arbanas: 859
- August 7 GOP primary:
- David H. Mann: 1,242
- Dave Pagel: 5,776
- Brian Savage: 1,487
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jack Arbanas: 14,802
- Dave Pagel: 23,227
District 79
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Mary E. Brown: 1,153
- Jim Hahn, Michigan: 1,420
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Al Pscholka - Incumbent Pscholka first assumed office in 2011.
- Al Pscholka - Incumbent Pscholka first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Hahn, Michigan: 18,630
- Al Pscholka: 21,490
- Carl G. Oehling: 613 (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan candidate)
District 80
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Randy Brink: 3,272
- Bob Genetski: 6,422 - Incumbent Genetski first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Stuart D. Peet: 15,444
- Bob Genetski: 25,440
District 81
Note: Incumbent Republican Judson Gilbert did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jason Davis: 648
- Patrick Phelan: 1,831
- Stewart Sternberg: 774
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Gary R. Eisen: 2,232
- Peter Frangedakis: 763
- Dan Lauwers: 2,912
- Thomas Raymond: 1,292
- Dennis Peternel: 1,311
Note: Dennis Peternel filed for election but withdrew before the primary. He then re-filed on May 7, 2012.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Patrick Phelan: 17,945
- Dan Lauwers: 20,929
District 82
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Kevin Daley - Incumbent Daley first assumed office in 2009.
- Kevin Daley - Incumbent Daley first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Nugent: 17,032
- Kevin Daley: 24,482
District 83
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Bob Eick: 5,066
- Paul Muxlow: 5,198 - Incumbent Muxlow first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carol Cease Campbell: 15,685
- Paul Muxlow: 19,750
District 84
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Richard Lee Badger: 416
- Terry L. Brown: 3,446
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Kurt E. Damrow: 3,238 - Incumbent Damrow first assumed office in 2011.
- Dan Grimshaw: 4,002
- Sami Khoury: 1,813
November 6 General election candidates:
- Terry L. Brown: 21,345
- Dan Grimshaw: 15,480
- Edward J. Canfield: 3,748 (No Party Affiliation)
District 85
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ben Glardon - Incumbent Glardon first assumed office in 2011.
- Ben Glardon - Incumbent Glardon first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul Ray: 17,278
- Ben Glardon: 23,185
- Matthew Shepard: 2,803 (No Party Affiliation)
District 86
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Thomas DeVault: 1,756
- Lisa Posthumus Lyons: 7,194 - Incumbent Lyons first assumed office in 2011.
Note: Ethan T. Frasier was disqualified on May 15, 2012.[12]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brian Bosak: 13,021
- Lisa Posthumus Lyons: 30,715
District 87
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Mike Callton - Incumbent Callton first assumed office in 2011.
- Mike Callton - Incumbent Callton first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sherry Anderson: 14,937
- Mike Callton: 26,454
- Joseph P. Gillotte: 1,533
District 88
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Amanda Sue Van Essen: 5,973
- Roger Victory: 6,062
November 6 General election candidates:
- Roger Victory: 32,053
- Michael J. Perry: 4,843
District 89
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Amanda Price - Incumbent Price first assumed office in 2011.
- Amanda Price - Incumbent Price first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Don Bergman: 15,530
- Amanda Price: 29,776
District 90
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Joe Haveman - Incumbent Haveman first assumed office in 2009.
- Joe Haveman - Incumbent Haveman first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Haveman: 31,592
District 91
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Holly Hughes: 3,627 - Incumbent Hughes first assumed office in 2011.
- Max Riekse: 1,036
- Holly Hughes: 3,627 - Incumbent Hughes first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Collene Lamonte: 19,257
- Holly Hughes: 18,924
- Nick Sundquist: 1,856
District 92
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Marcia Hovey-Wright: 4,903 - Incumbent Hovey-Wright first assumed office in 2011.
- Willie M. Walton: 976
- Marcia Hovey-Wright: 4,903 - Incumbent Hovey-Wright first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Marcia Hovey-Wright: 24,211
- Travis Shepherd: 8,908
District 93
Note: Incumbent Republican Paul Opsommer did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Kevin Kirk: 4,027
- Tom Leonard: 4,231
- Jeremiah Napier: 555
- Michael Frederick Trebesh: 3,148
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul E. Silva: 19,377
- Tom Leonard: 25,283
District 94
Note: Incumbent Republican Kenneth Horn did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ann M. Doyle: 3,475
- Tim Kelly: 4,012
- Ryan McReynolds: 392
November 6 General election candidates:
- Judith Lincoln: 20,630
- Tim Kelly: 26,256
District 95
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Stacy Erwin Oakes - Incumbent Oakes first assumed office in 2010.
- Stacy Erwin Oakes - Incumbent Oakes first assumed office in 2010.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Stacy Erwin Oakes: 27,778
- Jeff Baker: 7,859
District 96
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Charles M. Brunner - Incumbent Brunner first assumed office in 2011.
- Charles M. Brunner - Incumbent Brunner first assumed office in 2011.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charles M. Brunner: 28,263
- Chad M. Dewey: 12,428
District 97
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Joel Johnson - Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 2011.
- Joel Johnson - Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chris Breznau: 14,387
- Joel Johnson: 23,295
District 98
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jimmy Mosca: 2,185
- Jim Stamas: 7,652 - Incumbent Stamas first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joan Brausch: 17,453
- Jim Stamas: 25,003
District 99
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Kevin Cotter - Incumbent Cotter first assumed office in 2011.
- Kevin Cotter - Incumbent Cotter first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Adam Lawrence: 13,468
- Kevin Cotter: 18,150
District 100
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- John Bumstead: 6,705 - Incumbent Bumstead first assumed office in 2011.
- Stewart Sanders: 4,792
- John Bumstead: 6,705 - Incumbent Bumstead first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ida DeHaas: 13,800
- John Bumstead: 22,752
District 101
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Derek J. Bailey: 2,401
- Allen O'Shea: 2,674
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ray Franz - Incumbent Franz first assumed office in 2011.
- Ray Franz - Incumbent Franz first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Allen O'Shea: 24,175
- Ray Franz: 25,198
District 102
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- George Huffman, III: 527
- Brendan P. Maturen: 1,065
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Phil Potvin - Incumbent Potvin first assumed office in 2011.
- Phil Potvin - Incumbent Potvin first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brendan P. Maturen: 15,916
- Phil Potvin: 19,281
District 103
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Frank T. Izworski: 971
- Lon Johnson: 3,728
Note: Randy Surline filed for election but withdrew before the primary.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Bruce R. Rendon: 7,840 - Incumbent Rendon first assumed office in 2011.
- Matthew Sherman: 1,783
- Brenton Weiss: 1,256
- Bruce R. Rendon: 7,840 - Incumbent Rendon first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lon Johnson: 20,832
- Bruce R. Rendon: 23,308
District 104
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Betsy Coffia: 1,832
- Joseph Sloan: 1,150
- Betsy Coffia: 1,832
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jason R. Gillman: 4,455
- Wayne A. Schmidt: 8,357 - Incumbent Schmidt first assumed office in 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Betsy Coffia: 20,049
- Wayne A. Schmidt: 26,042
District 105
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Greg MacMaster - Incumbent MacMaster first assumed office in 2011.
- Greg MacMaster - Incumbent MacMaster first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Willim J. Wieske: 15,312
- Greg MacMaster: 30,725
District 106
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Nicholas C. Hein: 2,014
- Kenneth C. Hubbard: 2,925
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Peter Pettalia - Incumbent Pettalia first assumed office in 2011.
- Peter Pettalia - Incumbent Pettalia first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kenneth C. Hubbard: 21,261
- Peter Pettalia: 24,522
- John Daniel Longhurst: 1,178
District 107
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jim Martin: 1,705
- Suzanne Shumway: 1,731
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Frank Foster - Incumbent Foster first assumed office in 2011.
- Frank Foster - Incumbent Foster first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Suzanne Shumway: 18,301
- Frank Foster: 25,301
District 108
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Sharon Gray: 2,911
- Judy Nerat: 2,818
- Sharon Gray: 2,911
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ed McBroom - Incumbent McBroom first assumed office in 2011.
- Ed McBroom - Incumbent McBroom first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sharon Gray: 18,653
- Ed McBroom: 22,396
District 109
Note: Incumbent Democrat Steven Lindberg did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- John Kivela: 4,512
- Tony Retaskie: 4,316
- John Kivela: 4,512
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jim Hafeman: 1,299
- Jack Hubbard: 3,365
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Kivela: 23,350
- Jack Hubbard: 16,655
District 110
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Scott Dianda: 4,947
- William D. Lucius: 2,590
- Scott Dianda: 4,947
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Matt E. Huuki - Incumbent Huuki first assumed office in 2011.
- Matt E. Huuki - Incumbent Huuki first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Scott Dianda: 19,992
- Matt E. Huuki: 18,759
See also
External links
- Michigan Department of State - 2012 Primary Election Candidates
- Michigan Department of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
- Michigan Department of State - 2012 General Election Candidates
References
- ↑ Follow the Money, Michigan
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Michigan House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "2010 Census: Michigan Profile," accessed 5 September 2012
- ↑ USA Today, "Motor City population declines 25%," March 24, 2011
- ↑ CNN, "Detroit loses a staggering 25% of its population in a decade," March 23, 2011
- ↑ PBS Newshour, "Detroit's Population Decline: 1 Person Departed Every 22 Minutes," March 23, 2011
- ↑ The Western Right "Michigan Redistricting: Two possible state senate maps," April 6, 2011
- ↑ MLive.com, "Michigan likely to lose a Democrat in Congress under proposed new congressional map," June 17, 2010
- ↑ MLive.com, "Republicans release map of proposed redistricting of Michigan Senate districts," June 17, 2010
- ↑ Detroit News, "GOP's Senate redistricting map weakens Detroit, Wayne Co." June 17, 2011
- ↑ The Detroit News, "Michigan Senate approves state redistricting maps," June 24, 2011
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Michigan Secretary of State "Candidate List" Accessed July 1, 2012
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