James DeSana
James DeSana (Republican Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 29. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
DeSana (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 29. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
James DeSana lives in Ash Township, Michigan.[1] DeSana earned a B.S. in business administration and management from the University of Detroit Mercy. His career experience includes working as a farmer, an NCAA baseball umpire, and a manufacturer's representative with U.S. Rivet Supply.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
DeSana was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
DeSana was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent James DeSana defeated Kyle Wright in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 29 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James DeSana (R) | 55.0 | 25,669 |
 | Kyle Wright (D)  | 45.0 | 20,975 | |
| Total votes: 46,644 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 29
Kyle Wright advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 29 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kyle Wright | 100.0 | 5,725 |
| Total votes: 5,725 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent James DeSana advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 29 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James DeSana | 100.0 | 5,849 |
| Total votes: 5,849 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
DeSana received the following endorsements.
Pledges
DeSana signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 29
James DeSana defeated incumbent Alex Garza in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 29 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James DeSana (R) | 51.5 | 18,042 |
 | Alex Garza (D) | 48.5 | 17,002 | |
| Total votes: 35,044 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent Alex Garza advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 29 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alex Garza | 100.0 | 6,289 |
| Total votes: 6,289 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 29
James DeSana defeated Jack Richert, Samuel Ditzhazy, and Brian Warzocha in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 29 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James DeSana | 63.3 | 5,120 |
| Jack Richert | 25.6 | 2,070 | ||
 | Samuel Ditzhazy | 6.0 | 485 | |
| Brian Warzocha | 5.1 | 414 | ||
| Total votes: 8,089 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 29 |
Officeholder Michigan House of Representatives District 29 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Brenda Carter (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 29 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
