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Michigan's 6th Congressional District election, 2020
- Election date: Nov. 3
- Registration deadline(s): Nov. 3 (in person); Oct. 19 (online; by mail)
- Online registration: Yes
- Same-day registration: Yes
- Recount laws
- Early voting starts: Sept. 24 (Michigan permits early voting in the form of in-person absentee voting)
- Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 3 (received)
- Processing, counting, and challenging absentee/mail-in ballots
- Voter ID: Photo ID (affidavit option for those without ID)
- Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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| Election details |
| Filing deadline: May 8, 2020 |
| Primary: August 4, 2020 General: November 3, 2020 Pre-election incumbent: Fred Upton (Republican) |
| How to vote |
| Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Michigan |
| Race ratings |
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| Ballotpedia analysis |
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Incumbent Fred Upton (R) defeated Jon Hoadley (D), John Lawrence (G), and Jeff DePoy (L) in Michigan's 6th Congressional District general election on November 3, 2020.
Upton was first elected in 1986. In 2018, he defeated Matt Longjohn (D) 50.2% to 45.7%. That was Upton's narrowest general election margin of victory to date; he had previously defeated Democrats by an average of 29 percentage points.[1]
The National Republican Congressional Committee named Upton to its Patriot Program, which provides support to battleground district incumbents. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee named Hoadley to its Red to Blue program, which provides support to campaigns in districts the group hopes to flip.
In the 2016 presidential election, President Donald Trump (R) defeated Hillary Clinton (D) 51% to 43% in Michigan's 6th.[2]
The outcome of this race affected partisan control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 117th Congress. All 435 seats in the House were up for election. At the time of the election, Democrats had a 232 to 198 majority over Republicans. The Libertarian Party had one seat. Four seats were vacant. Democrats defended 30 districts Donald Trump (R) won in 2016. Republicans defended five districts Hillary Clinton (D) won in 2016.
Upton and Hoadley both completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Click here to read their responses.
Michigan's 6th Congressional District is located in the southwestern region of the lower peninsula of Michigan and includes the city of Kalamazoo. It includes Van Buren, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Cass, and Berrien counties and a part of Allegan County.[3]
For more information about the Democratic primary, click here.
For more information about the Republican primary, click here.
Post-election analysis
The table below compares the vote totals in the 2020 presidential election and 2020 U.S. House election for this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.
| Presidential and congressional election results, Michigan's 6th Congressional District, 2020 | ||
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| Race | Presidential | U.S. House |
| Democratic candidate |
46.8 | 40.1 |
| Republican candidate |
51.3 | 55.8 |
| Difference | 4.5 | 15.7 |
Election procedure changes in 2020
Ballotpedia provided comprehensive coverage of how election dates and procedures changed in 2020. While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons.
Michigan modified its absentee/mail-in voting procedures for the November 3, 2020, general election as follows:
- Absentee/mail-in voting: Absentee ballot applications were sent to all registered voters in the general election.
For a full timeline about election modifications made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here.
Candidates and election results
General election
General election for U.S. House Michigan District 6
Incumbent Fred Upton defeated Jon Hoadley, Jeff DePoy, John Lawrence, and Jerry Solis in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Fred Upton (R)  | 55.8 | 211,496 |
 | Jon Hoadley (D) | 40.1 | 152,085 | |
 | Jeff DePoy (L) | 2.7 | 10,399 | |
 | John Lawrence (G) | 1.2 | 4,440 | |
 | Jerry Solis (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.1 | 560 | |
| Total votes: 378,980 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Tidwell (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6
Jon Hoadley defeated Jen Richardson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jon Hoadley | 52.2 | 33,976 |
 | Jen Richardson | 47.8 | 31,061 | |
| Total votes: 65,037 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aida Gray (D)
- Angelica Pastor-Diaz (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6
Incumbent Fred Upton defeated Elena Oelke in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fred Upton | 62.7 | 53,495 |
 | Elena Oelke | 37.3 | 31,884 | |
| Total votes: 85,379 | |||
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Green convention
Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 6
John Lawrence advanced from the Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on June 20, 2020.
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| ✔ | | John Lawrence (G) |
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 6
Jeff DePoy advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on July 18, 2020.
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| ✔ | | Jeff DePoy (L) |
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Candidate profiles
This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways. Either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey or Ballotpedia staff created a profile after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.[4] Ballotpedia staff compiled profiles based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: Yes
Political Office: U.S. House of Representatives (Assumed office: 1987)
Submitted Biography: "Congressman Fred Upton - known more commonly as "Fred" - is a sincere, hardworking leader who listens to all perspectives and achieves results for folks here in Southwest Michigan. In the midst of these challenging times, Fred has helped rush coronavirus relief to southwest Michigan families, is working to protect Michigan seniors, and is fighting in Washington to help get our economy on the road to recovery. Meanwhile, Fred has also continued his efforts to support our extraordinary veterans, protect our country's national defense, preserve our Great Lakes, and increase opportunities for our agriculture industry. In D.C. and here at home, Fred is known for his work ethic and has consistently been named one of the "Top 25 Hardest Working Members of Congress." He delivers results for the folks he represents - always has and always will. Fred is a graduate of the University of Michigan and remains a die-hard Wolverines fan. He and his wife Amey of 37 years are the proud parents of two children and just had their first grandchild earlier this year."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Michigan District 6 in 2020.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Michigan House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2015)
Submitted Biography: "I live with my partner Kris and the world's friendliest beagle, Benjamin. I come from a family of educators and a tradition of public service. I graduated from Michigan State University and worked as an organizer and advocate, ultimately starting a small business that worked with community organizations and non-profit groups to promote civil rights, economic justice, and clean air and water. In 2014 I was elected to serve as the State Representative from the 60th District in Kalamazoo, in the Legislature I have fought to invest in education, build an economy for everyone, advocate for social justice, and clean up the environment. I am running for Congress in Michigan's 6th District to put people and community back the center of decisions being made in Washington because it's time we face the future and our country's challenges head-on with fresh ideas."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Michigan District 6 in 2020.
Party: Libertarian Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I'm a father, skilled machinist, and combat veteran ready to bring no nonsense representation to the people of the 6th district. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Michigan District 6 in 2020.
Polls
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Campaign finance
This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election.[5] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees.[6] The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Fred Upton | Republican Party | $3,646,564 | $3,494,801 | $187,875 | As of December 31, 2020 |
| Jon Hoadley | Democratic Party | $3,135,518 | $3,117,393 | $18,125 | As of December 31, 2020 |
| John Lawrence | Green Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jeff DePoy | Libertarian Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jerry Solis | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2020. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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District analysis
- See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
- See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores
The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+4, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were 4 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Michigan's 6th Congressional District the 200th most Republican nationally.[7]
FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.06. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.06 points toward that party.[8]
Race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[9]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[10][11][12]
| Race ratings: Michigan's 6th Congressional District election, 2020 | |||||||||
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| The Cook Political Report | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia updates external race ratings every week throughout the election season. | |||||||||
Noteworthy endorsements
This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.
Click the links below to see endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites, if available.
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| Vice President Mike Pence (R)[13] | ✔ | |||||
| Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) | ✔ | |||||
| 2020 vice presidential nominee/Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) | ✔ | |||||
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| Former President Barack Obama (D) | ✔ | |||||
| 2020 Democratic presidential nominee/former Vice President Joe Biden | ✔ | |||||
Timeline
2020
Campaign advertisements
This section shows advertisements released in this race. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us.
Fred Upton
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Debates and forums
October 26, 2020
News Channel 3 hosted a debate. View a video here.
September 28, 2020
Radio station WKZO hosted a debate. Click here for a recap and links to recordings.
Campaign themes
- See also: Campaign themes
Fred Upton
Upton's campaign website stated the following:
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Bring Back Our Jobs Fred is fighting for southwest Michigan’s recovery and will be focused on bringing back our jobs. Job creation and building a healthy economy have always been two of Fred’s top priorities. With the coronavirus crisis, we are facing a number of new challenges on the economic front. Folks lost jobs here in Southwest Michigan and across the country. We now need to do everything we can in the short term to provide those in the most need with relief and provide them with assistance to get through these challenging times. At the same time, we must be looking at ways to rebuild our economy and restore our way of life. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Fred has been an advocate for the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides loans that can be converted to grants to support small businesses, help them keep their doors open, and keep their employees on payroll. In Michigan alone, this bipartisan program has provided 121,000 loans totaling more than $16 billion and protected more than 1.5 million jobs. Fred remains committed to supporting small businesses, cutting red tape, removing burdensome regulations, getting D.C. bureaucrats out of the way of job creators, and enacting pro-growth economic policies. Fred also has introduced a bold, bipartisan bill to expand broadband service in rural counties like here in southwest Michigan. Millions of Americans are home during COVID-19 working and running their businesses. To support them, we need to ensure more Americans have access to quality, reliable internet service. Fight COVID-19 Since COVID-19 first landed on American soil, Fred has been leading the fight to defeat it and rushing assistance to southwest Michigan families and small businesses. Back in March, Congress passed and Fred strongly supported the CARES Act that established the Paycheck Protection Program to support millions of small business jobs across the nation, enhanced unemployment benefits, distributed stimulus checks to individuals and families, and provided emergency funding for our hospitals, health care workers, and greater COVID-19 testing. Fred has also led the charge to secure personal protective equipment (PPE) for our brave front-line workers who are working day and night to put an end to this vicious virus. In addition, he has worked with several private companies to get thousands of masks, gloves, gowns, and other medical supplies to hospitals and health centers in Southwest Michigan. Expanded COVID testing is also a top priority for Fred, and he has fought to get testing supplies to Michigan so that we can begin to safely reopen our country. Fred will continue his fight to protect the health and safety of all Michiganders, restore our way of life, and defeat this virus. Get more information:
Congressman’s help gets cruise ship worker home to West Michigan PPP loan forgiveness for small businesses expedited under new Upton bill Making Our Communities Safer Every family wants a safe, healthy, and prosperous community to call home, that’s for certain. Fred will continue to work with his federal, state, and local partners to create safer communities for all Americans. Fred supports common sense law enforcement reform, having voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and cosponsoring the JUSTICE Act. Fred is also part of a bipartisan task force within the Problem Solvers Caucus to find consensus on a plan that could advance through the Congress and be signed by the President. Fred is also opposed to efforts to Defund the Police. There are common-sense steps we can take to improve policing in our communities, but law enforcement serves in an important role in protecting our neighborhoods. Law enforcement needs resources for better pay, training, and equipment, like body cameras, to help them do their jobs and keep our communities safe. At the same time, we need to look at ways to enhance critical community services like mental health, youth development, housing, and education. Growing Our Agriculture Industry Agriculture has always had strong roots in Michigan, and Fred has long been an advocate and an ally of the farming community. Knowing that Southwest Michigan farmers quite literally feed the world, Fred has worked diligently to ensure they have the resources they need to continue producing a safe, affordable, and abundant food supply for American families. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Fred has been working overtime to support farmers across Southwest Michigan. Back in March, he strongly supported the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program, which funneled billions of dollars in emergency funding to small farms to help them weather this terrible storm. In addition to the PPP, he also worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide relief for specialty crop growers in Michigan. During his time in Congress, Fred has been a fervent supporter of commonsense solutions that cut burdensome red tape and keep federal regulators out of day-to-day farm operations. Southwest Michigan farmers are the best stewards of their own land, and Fred will not allow federal bureaucrats to impose job-killing, harmful regulations on local farms that drive up energy and operating costs. Fred is also a strong advocate of free, but fair, trade deals for our farmers. He knows that we must keep the playing field level for Michigan growers. That’s why he was proud to support the passage of the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement as this legislation will truly support our Southwest Michigan economy and put more money in farmers’ pockets. Building a Healthier Michigan Fred is absolutely committed to innovative solutions to expand access to quality care for all Americans and reduce costs. His historic 21st Century Cures Act, which he introduced with Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and was signed by President Obama in 2016 – is already making invaluable contributions to health worldwide. Thanks to Cures, we’re able to better prevent and screen cancer, we have a better understanding of the human brain, and we’re improving the field of stem cell science. We’ve seen a record number of new drugs approved, including new generics, which have helped lower health care costs for millions of Americans. And we’re on the cusp of finding a cure for sickle cell. And because Cures expedited the approval of life-saving cures and devices, we will have a COVID-19 in record time. DeGette and Fred have teamed up again and introduced Cures 2.0, new bipartisan legislation that builds on the successes of 21st Century Cures and will help us take the next step toward finding and delivering more life-saving cures for patients in Michigan and across the country. Fred is also committed to finding bipartisan consensus on a health care plan that guarantees coverage for those with pre-existing conditions, kids on their parents’ plan, and protection for those who get coverage under Medicaid expansion, like here in Michigan. Drug prices are too expensive for too many Americans, and lowering the cost of prescription drugs remain a top priority for Fred. Folks here in Southwest Michigan should have access to transparent pricing information, and we need to boost competition in the market to drive prices lower. In 2019, Fred cosponsored H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act. H.R. 19 will help reduce drug costs on patients, advance cures for devastating diseases, and can pass both chambers of Congress and be signed into law. In 2018, Congress took a monumental step to combat the opioid epidemic, a crisis that has ravaged southwest Michigan and communities everywhere. Thanks to a bipartisan effort, we passed and President Trump signed the Substance Use-Disorder that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, which represents the most significant congressional effort to confront a single drug crisis in American history. Preserving and Strengthening Our Environment Growing up on the shores of Lake Michigan, Fred has a deep appreciation for Michigan’s wildlife, natural resources, and, of course, our state’s greatest treasure – The Great Lakes. As a member of the Great Lakes Task Force, Fred has long fought to protect the Great Lakes and conserve their beauty. That’s why he strongly supported the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is the largest investment in the Great Lakes in nearly two decades and provides robust funding to address a wide range of problems including lake pollution, invasive species, and contaminated sediment. Fred has also led the charge against the long-term storage of nuclear waste anywhere near the Great Lakes. Most recently, Fred voted for the Great American Outdoors Act, a landmark conservation bill that will help ensure national parks and public lands are preserved and protected by providing $900 million a year to address a $20 billion maintenance backlog on federal public lands. Southwest Michigan is home to some of the most beautiful outdoor recreation spots in the entire world, ones that Fred cherishes just like you. Fred will always fight for a cleaner and healthier environment that protects southwest Michigan’s abundant natural resources. Protecting Our Seniors It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on older Michiganders, exacerbated by the state’s policy of keeping COVID-positive seniors in nursing homes. This mandate has truly caused avoidable pain for families who have lost loved ones, and Fred worked diligently with his Congressional colleagues to challenge this disastrous policy. Fred knows our seniors are among the most vulnerable in our society, and that we must do more to better care for their safety. That’s why he has also fought to make long-term care for older Michiganders and their families more affordable and convenient. The cost of long-term care should not prevent our seniors from receiving the quality care that they deserve. Fred will also always fight to protect Social Security and Medicare. Michigan seniors have paid into the Social Security system and Medicare program throughout many years of hard work, and Fred will not allow these benefits to be reduced in Congress. Simply put, those who have earned their benefits deserve to get those benefits. Delivering for Our Veterans With U.S. troops defending our nation around the world, it is more important now than ever that we provide our soldiers and their families the resources they deserve both on the battlefield and here at home. When a vote to help veterans comes to the floor, it is the easiest vote Fred takes – it’s always ‘YES.’ Fred has worked and will continue to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get veterans back to work, ensure veterans receive a quality education, improve the disability benefits system, and protect the health and well-being of our veterans. In 2019, Fred marked the beginning of the VA MISSION Act, bipartisan legislation he supported that expands access to medical care for veterans. Taking care of our veterans is one of our most important responsibilities, and Fred is proud to support initiatives that put our veterans and their wellbeing first. Supporting Our Next Generation As a new grandpa and father of two, Fred understands the importance of ensuring that our children receive the quality education that they deserve. Fred truly believes that an educated workforce creates a stronger and more stable economy, and he will always fight to ensure our children have the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. In his commitment to enhance educational opportunities for Michigan students, Fred has been a proud supporter of the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics programs, which promote STEM education. Today in the United States, our own students are being outperformed in math and science education by other countries, and programs like FIRST Robotics look to close this gap. Fred has also been a strong advocate of reducing the costs of attending college. With tuition rising year after year, the financial burden on our students and their families is a real problem, and Fred has worked to keep higher education affordable for all Americans by expanding federal loan programs and reducing interest rates on millions of student loan borrowers. Fred knows that the future is bright, and he will always fight to expand educational opportunities and provide the necessary resources for our children to succeed.[14] |
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Jon Hoadley
Hoadley's campaign website stated the following:
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Advocating for Quality Healthcare We all have strong feelings on healthcare, and at the end of the day that’s for the same reason – we all want the best care possible for ourselves and our families, and we don’t want to have to worry about affording life-saving care or medications. My partner Kris was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis just a few years ago, and we spent so much of his early treatment fighting with insurance companies to get him his prescriptions. When we got things settled, the cost of the prescription drugs that keep him alive without health insurance would be $7,200 a month. Our working families can’t afford that, and no family should have to. Our healthcare system is broken, and it’s going to take a lot to fix it. I am supportive of Medicare for All, one of the pieces I really like is how the current version of the bill tackles long-term care supports for seniors, something that I have been working on in the Legislature. However, I’m not wedded to only one way of solving the healthcare crisis – that’s why in the Legislature I have supported multiple ways forward including a state-based single-payer system. I am committed to fighting for any and all health care policy that holds pharmaceutical companies accountable for responsible drug prices, that provides better care to our children and families including in rural settings, and that promotes the principle that healthcare is a human right. Lowering prescription drug costs While Americans are having to make decisions between paying their bills or putting food on their tables and being able to afford life-saving medication, Big Pharma kicked off the new year by raising prices on 250 prescription drugs. This fight is personal for me and my family – without the healthcare we have now, we wouldn’t be able to afford the prescription medications my partner needs to stay healthy. Life and death factors like this shouldn’t hinge on partisan politics or corporate interests. In Congress, I’ll stand up to pharmaceutical companies and fight for people-centered policies like more affordable prescription drugs and letting the government negotiate prices for Medicare patients. Long-term care for seniors As the nature of work, our population, and communities change, we must make sure everyone has access to affordable, quality long-term care. As a state legislator who talks to hundreds of older Michiganders every year, I have seen firsthand how important it is that they and their families receive the support they need. Over the years, more and more families ask me what kind of help is available for them and their loved ones – a working daughter whose mother with Alzheimer’s can no longer live alone; a woman whose husband with Parkinson’s needs more help than she can provide as she herself gets older; older Michiganders who live alone and are struggling to keep themselves safe and healthy without support. It pains me that there is little we can offer them, for what many of them need – affordable, high-quality long-term care – simply doesn’t exist. As a State Representative, I have been working to find affordable long-term solutions for our seniors. In 2018, I built a bipartisan coalition to pass legislation to conduct a landmark study of long-term care in Michigan and explore and propose real policy solutions for the state to pursue. If elected to Congress, among my first priorities will be reforming our healthcare system to provide quality long-term care solutions for seniors. Protecting reproductive rights Protecting reproductive rights I support a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body. I support Roe v Wade. If elected I will continue to protect a woman’s right to choose as I have done my entire career. I believe we must reinstate Title X funding to Planned Parenthood so they can continue to provide quality low-cost healthcare and reproductive health services to every American. Additionally, we must repeal the Hyde Amendment to end the stratification of federally-funded reproductive healthcare based on income. Conserving Our Environment Climate change is already resulting in intense and unpredictable natural disasters, changes in the health of our food crops, drought and water problems, and more. Severe weather due to climate change is disrupting global supply chains and putting Michigan companies and the state’s economy at risk – in the last five years, the state has experienced 11 climate- or weather-related disasters that each topped $1 billion in damages affecting farmers, manufacturers and other businesses across the state. We must take urgent and bold action to address the climate crisis and invest in sustainable infrastructure to meet the energy demands of the 21st century. Passing a Green New Deal A lot of people try to use scare tactics about the Green New Deal. Here is what I am for:
Investing in renewable energy Climate change is already resulting in more intense and unpredictable natural disasters, changes in the health of our food crops, drought and water problems, and more. We must take urgent and bold action to address the climate crisis including investing in sustainable infrastructure to meet the energy demands of the 21st century with 100% clean energy sources. Ensuring access to clean water The safety of our drinking water should never be in question. Yet families all across Michigan, and the country, cannot trust the water coming from their faucets because for too long the safety of our water has been taken for granted. Companies were allowed to come into our communities and pollute our water as though it is merely the cost of doing business. We must act and treat this with the seriousness that it demands and make investments in our water infrastructure to deal with pollutants in our water like those from aging infrastructure like lead pipes, and from industrial pollutants left behind from companies who irresponsibly stored and dumped hazardous waste. In Congress, I’ll fight to invest in our water infrastructure so that no family has to question if the water coming out of their faucet is safe for their families. Protecting our public lands and Great Lakes Throughout the country, millions of acres of forests, mountains, rivers, and plains have been preserved for the public good. They’re where we go to relax, to explore, for recreation, and to find inspiration. Unfortunately, our public lands are under attack by special interest groups and their political allies in Washington who are trying to sell them off to the oil, gas, and coal industries. Our public lands should be protected and celebrated, not sold off to corporate special interests. In Congress, I’ll fight to protect our public lands and our Great Lakes for future generations to enjoy. Fighting Dark Money & Corruption Big money in our politics is standing in the way of progress being made on the issues that matter most to Michigan’s working families. Whether it’s skyrocketing prescription drug costs, addressing the impacts of climate change, or investing in our nation’s crumbling infrastructure, our country is facing massive threats to our economic security and the future of our families. Instead of producing results, the politics and partisanship of Washington are making matters worse instead of better because too many politicians in Washington answer to the corporate interests that fund their re-election campaigns instead of the people who live in their Districts. It’s time we fix the corrupt system in Washington and put people and community back at the center of our decisions, which is why I’m running to represent Michigan in the U.S. Congress. As a State Representative, I have a record of fighting to enact non-partisan redistricting, improving transparency and ethics in Michigan, and reducing the amount of money in politics. In 2017, I was proud to introduce the Voters Bill of Rights in the Michigan Legislature, a similar version of which became Proposal 3 and ushered in a new era of pro-voter laws in the state. If elected to Congress, one of my first priorities will be reforming our politics to fight corruption, end dark money, and protect the right to vote. Getting big money out of politics Jon believes that good government responds to people – that’s why he refuses to accept corporate PAC money for his campaign. Jon supports a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and end the flow of unlimited corporate and dark money into our elections. Jon knows that we need greater transparency for political spending by dark money groups and Super PACS, requiring them to disclose their donors so voters know who is really behind the ads they’re seeing. Jon also supports reforming the Federal Election Commission (FEC) so it can serve in its watchdog capacity, instead of letting the current gridlock create loopholes for bad actors that violate our campaign finance laws without consequences. Jon is proud to have been endorsed by End Citizens United for his dedication to getting big money out of politics. Ending the legislator-to-lobbyist pipeline Former elected officials and cabinet members shouldn’t be allowed to use their special connections and influence to lobby for corporations and special interests when they leave office. That is why Jon would push for a four-year ban on lobbying by former members of Congress and cabinet members. Ending partisan gerrymandering In 2018, Michiganders took an historic stand against partisan gerrymandering by passing a constitutional amendment to create an Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to make citizens – not career politicians or special interests – responsible for drawing our district lines. Jon had previously sponsored similar legislation in his first two terms of office as a State Representative. Jon wants what was passed in Michigan to be the gold standard for every state because for far too long communities across the country have had their voices silenced because of unfairly drawn maps manipulated by incumbent politicians to protect their power. Protecting the right to vote In 2018, Michiganders took steps to make our elections more accessible by passing a constitutional amendment, Proposal 3, to enshrine automatic and same-day voter registration, and no-reason absentee voting in the state constitution. Unfortunately, corrupt politicians across the country have worked to restrict access to the voting booth through voter suppression efforts. It is absolutely imperative that we the people are free to make our voices heard in the voting booth. That is why Jon believes we must reinstate protections under the Voting Rights Act, so that any state or jurisdiction with a pattern of discrimination must have changes to voting practices approved by the Justice Department. Jon also believes that, like Michigan, every state should have automatic and same-day voter registration, and make absentee voting available to everyone without requiring a reason or excuse. Racial Equity and Civil Rights Time and time again, we have seen black and brown people brutalized and killed in entirely avoidable circumstances by those sworn to protect our communities. It is no wonder, given the repetition of these atrocities with seemingly no progress or change, that people are in pain. It is the responsibility of those with privilege and power to demand accountability and change. It was just this year here in Michigan when armed protestors stormed the Statehouse in the middle of a pandemic. These individuals carried weapons as a means of intimidation, and many ignored public health recommendations. They were not met with riot gear or snipers. Those measures were reserved for the peaceful protesters we saw demonstrating on behalf of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others this past weekend. The disparity in the ways we address the actions of white people in contrast with the actions of people of color demonstrates how white privilege serves to protect some at the expense of others. As someone who holds that privilege, I will not be complicit by being silent. We must do better. The racism we see in our system is structural, and must be addressed as such. That means changing the laws, policies, and practices that prop up injustice and corruption in our criminal justice system. Measures will vary from changing our approach to policing by requiring implicit bias training for law enforcement to identify and unlearn unconscious biases that perpetuate injustice to supporting programs that disproportionately impact people of color. We must change policies so including our community’s voice in the justice system by forming a civilian review board to address police misconduct complaints is required, not optional. Racial equity is a complex and wide-reaching goal with many different facets, including the need for comprehensive immigration reform, and my detailed platform can be read here. I understand that this platform is incomplete, and we look forward to continuing the dialogue about how to best address our country’s historical oppression of people of color. Achieving racial equity won’t happen overnight, but the status quo is unacceptable. We must commit ourselves to the work of creating a just society on a daily basis, not simply when it’s convenient or popular. I will continue to listen to and stand with communities of color. I invite additional policy ideas as this platform continues to improve. I am calling on others to truly examine how they can contribute to a fairer world for all of us. Law Enforcement Accountability Every individual has unconscious biases that affect our perceptions of our surroundings, but for law enforcement officers these biases can be fatal for the very people they are sworn to protect. Jon supports banning knee and chokeholds and the use of tear gas as well as requiring training in de-escalation and implicit bias training for police officers, with particular attention to appropriate responses in situations involving mental health, substance abuse, deaf/hard of hearing and developmentally disabled persons. When deploying to key incidents, Jon supports deploying trained mental health professionals alongside law enforcement. We must also create police training commissions that are charged with implementing the best, evidence-based training that address implicit bias and police socialization. Jon supports the requirement for officers to intervene when they observe excessive use of force to increase accountability. In cities around the country, it is too easy for an officer with a misconduct record to simply seek employment with another department. It is essential that we create a central database to catalog officers with misconduct records to prevent them from gaining future employment in law enforcement, and end qualified immunity. Jon also supports a mandatory civilian review panel for misconduct allegations with independent collection and review of police data. Additionally, we must mandate the use of body cameras and police encounter receipts to promote transparency and accountability to the community. Above all else, our approach to policing should be more community-based. Community-based policing includes focusing on hiring law enforcement from within the communities they serve and diversifying police forces to more accurately reflect their communities. We must also demilitarize the police by ending the use of military surplus equipment in police forces and requiring the Pentagon to reclaim all military hardware currently in police department hands and end abusive civil asset forfeiture practices. Systemic Criminal Justice Reforms As a State Representative, Jon has been supportive of significant criminal justice reform efforts and will continue to do so in Congress. Some examples of this work include efforts to reform blanket licensure denials based on previous convictions, increased expungement opportunities and automatic expungement for previous crimes that are no longer criminalized, civil asset forfeiture, medically frail parole, Raise the Age laws to prevent children from being tried as adults, funding for Indigent Defense expansion, and funding for specialty and diversion courts. All too often, those who have paid their debt to society continue to face barriers to social and economic advancement. Jon supports “banning the box,” or removing questions about past felony convictions for those seeking employment or higher education, as well as a Second Chance Act that would allow people who have made mistakes in the past, and paid for them, to put those mistakes fully behind them and focus on their rehabilitated lifestyle. This should also include the expungement of convictions for charges that are no longer considered criminal under current criminal code. Problems with our criminal justice system extend beyond racially disparate punishment for nonviolent offenses and post-carceral barriers to rehabilitation; we must also undertake systemic reform of our federal and state prison systems. Jon supports ending private prisons and eliminating mandatory minimum sentences entirely. These reforms should also include the elimination of cash bail, fines, and other penalties that prey upon low-income individuals and undermine the best interests of our communities. He is supportive of treatment and diversion programs as opposed to incarceration, and reducing our incarcerated population overall. For individuals who are incarcerated, Jon supports banning the death penalty, the use of solitary confinement, and charges for things like phone calls and other basic needs. Additionally, Jon believes we need to end the use of prison labor that both dehumanizes individuals and hinders economic opportunity that is essential to access to re-enter society. We must also address the inequality that formerly incarcerated individuals reentering society face after having completed their sentence, Jon supports the restoration of voting rights and the creation of programs to help rehabilitated individuals find job placement, and opening their own businesses. Economic Empowerment We must understand the important role that economic security and empowerment plays in ensuring that we have safe and healthy communities. To promote the well-being of each individual, Jon is fully supportive of mandating a living wage to ensure that every working person has the tools and resources to provide a stable home for themselves and their families. He recognizes the importance of prioritizing health and well-being and supports paid family and medical leave for all. Jon supports House Bill 40 and other efforts to address the historic, systemic oppression of black, brown, and indigenous people in our country. To ensure access to stable housing, Jon supports expanding eviction diversion programs, which create specialized dockets for handling eviction cases in existing general courts. He also supports additional investments in a Housing Trust Fund to provide low-interest loans to provide housing, as well as aid to organizations serving those experiencing homelessness. We should encourage the development of more affordable housing while also supporting laws that reduce housing discrimination. Under existing legislation, there are too many barriers put up preventing incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals from pursuing economic opportunities. Jon supports establishing a pilot program for small business development by formerly incarcerated individuals to encourage them to develop and launch their own small businesses. He additionally supports the removal of prohibitions preventing currently incarcerated individuals from receiving college-level credit. Educational Opportunity Education plays a critical role in providing the necessary tools for people to pursue opportunity. Jon supports universal pre-kindergarten education to ensure that every child has the tools they need to jumpstart their education from an early age, as well as universal free school lunch and a weekend-backpack program to ensure that every child is fed regardless of socioeconomic background. Jon also believes it is essential that we end school-to-prison pipeline practices such as excessive discipline in schools, particularly suspension and expulsion, that cause serious problems and disproportionately affect black and brown children. In addition, Jon supports removing the consistent presence of police officers in PK-12 institutions receiving federal funds, and instead shifting focus to trauma-based care and restorative justice practices that are compassionate towards students of all different backgrounds. In the classroom, Jon believes we need to shift the focus of our curriculum away from traditional perspectives that center on the European experience and instead of expanding learning to be inclusive and accurate towards all cultures and experiences. He also supports requiring antiracism training for educators in institutions receiving federal funds. For individuals who are incarcerated, Jon supports investing in educational programs that allow people to gain the training and skills they need to re-enter society. As with his larger platform on education, Jon believes that higher education should be free and that student loan debt should be forgiven as we provide individuals with the tools they need to effectively participate in our economy. Addressing Healthcare Disparities We know the current healthcare system in America produces disparate outcomes largely based on race. Recent COVID-19 statistics showing higher mortality rates for people of color are just the latest example. We have watched black and brown mothers and babies have higher infant mortality rates while people of color have a history of many doctors not even believing their symptoms of pain. While you can read about Jon’s broader thoughts on healthcare here, Jon also supports efforts to reduce implicit bias in medical professional training, investment in programs that serve higher-risk mothers such as the Nurse Family Partnership, better data collection recognizing the impact of race, among other factors, on health outcomes, efforts to take a more holistic review of health disparities modeled on the Racial Disparities Task Force recently formed by Gov. Whitmer and chaired by Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist. Marijuana Reform Addressing the overwhelming racial disparities in convictions for marijuana-related crimes and legalizing marijuana at the federal level should be immediate priorities. Jon supports the immediate release of those incarcerated for marijuana-related crimes and the expungement of marijuana-related convictions from their records. Additionally, we must also ensure that federal marijuana legalization is accompanied by racial equity measures in licensing processes. Creating Jobs & A Strong Economy As our economy becomes more unpredictable, financial security and stability are out of reach for Michiganders from all walks of life. The middle class of yesterday feels like it has been replaced with side hustles, benefit cuts, and outsourcing. In order to truly reinvigorate the middle-class jobs, we must work to find new solutions to the questions of the twenty-first century. We must create an American economy that invests in American workers — through a living wage, new training programs, and reinvigorated unions. America has tried tax cuts and special giveaways to the biggest corporations, and they haven’t worked. While large corporations post record profits year after year, our working families are only falling further behind. We do best when we invest in people through training and education and our programs targeted to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and quality manufacturing. I’m proud to be endorsed by a number of labor unions as someone whose record demonstrates how I’ve advocated for our workforce. In Congress, I’ll fight to raise the minimum wage to a living wage as it is meant to be, to create good-paying jobs right here in Michigan that can’t be offshored elsewhere, and provide resources like job training and reliable unemployment benefits for Michiganders. Investing in Our Rural Communities As the landscape of our economy changes, we have an opportunity to make meaningful investments in our rural communities. Expansion of broadband infrastructure to our rural areas is essential if our rural communities and the agriculture industries that support them are to thrive in the future. We need a 21st-century program to do for rural broadband what the Tennessee Valley Authority did for rural electrification in the mid-1900s. This can include a variety of policy proposals, most importantly a substantial expansion of the USDA’s rural broadband investment programs. In Congress, I’ll fight for Michigan farmers by doing more to crack down on dumping, currency manipulation, theft of intellectual property, and other violations by China and any foreign actors who do the same. I’ll also work to ensure that our farmers and businesses are on a level playing field and that our trade agreements hold countries to high standards that protect workers and the environment. Providing for Our Veterans When our neighbors, family members, and friends go to war to serve our interests and protect our freedom, it’s possible that they may never see home again. That’s a choice they make. In return, we need to make sure they’re taken care of. I support a number of benefits for our veterans:
Additionally, I want to stop any attempt to privatize the Veterans Association, and increase funding to existing veteran benefits programs and expand the welfare net for our troops. This is America, we can afford to give our veterans EVERYTHING they need. In Congress, I’ll fight for our veterans and the care and resources they deserve. Fighting for Our Schools Growing up, both my parents were teachers. Back then, their paychecks were more than enough. We need to increase salaries for teachers nationwide and other school personnel so the folks educating our next generation are earning a living wage. We also must commit to protecting and strengthening teacher unions. Here in the 6th District, there are roughly 40-50% of children living in poverty. For these children in our communities, school lunch may be the only meal they get in a day. We need to provide the resources our kids need to succeed, and that includes investing in our schools to ensure that resources – lunch assistance, textbooks, technology, and more – are readily available to our students. When allocating resources, we should also be mindful of what student and teacher success really looks like. Preparing the next generation of learners and leaders can’t be done with standardized tests alone. Schools and educational institutions that are underfunded require more of our resources, not fewer. Jon also supports funding for recruiting BIPOC teachers to increase diversity in our education system. After high school, we need to prepare our young people for their next step. Whether that be a community college, a four-year university, a trade/vocational program, or other training, young people should feel empowered to pursue the future of their choice. For that reason, I am supportive of free college tuition, expanding Pell Grants, as well as student loan debt forgiveness. Especially in the age of coronavirus, our priority needs to be on teachers and students. Ensuring that they’re able to be in a school environment without compromising their health needs to be at the heart of any education legislation right now. I know how hard the educators in our communities work. Being in a family of educators, our dinner conversations usually ended up drifting into what’s work and not working when it comes to our schools. When we get together at family reunions, we still end up talking about education and our teachers and other educators being under attack from bad policies to bad budgets. I promise to fight for our schools every day in Congress. To all the educators in my family like Aunt Sue, Sara, Aunt Deana, Michael, Dan, Mom and Dad, this campaign is personal. Our campaign is for every one of the teachers and school personnel who shaped my education, the educators who show up and go the extra mile advocating for your students in the classroom and at the Capitol.[14] |
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| —Jon Hoadley's campaign website (2020)[16] | ||
Pivot Counties
- See also: Pivot Counties by state
Twelve of 83 Michigan counties—14 percent—are Pivot Counties. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.
| Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County | Trump margin of victory in 2016 | Obama margin of victory in 2012 | Obama margin of victory in 2008 | ||||
| Bay County, Michigan | 12.55% | 5.56% | 15.31% | ||||
| Calhoun County, Michigan | 12.46% | 1.60% | 9.36% | ||||
| Eaton County, Michigan | 4.72% | 3.13% | 8.40% | ||||
| Gogebic County, Michigan | 14.80% | 8.10% | 17.27% | ||||
| Isabella County, Michigan | 3.66% | 9.28% | 19.26% | ||||
| Lake County, Michigan | 22.77% | 5.01% | 12.28% | ||||
| Macomb County, Michigan | 11.53% | 3.99% | 8.62% | ||||
| Manistee County, Michigan | 15.29% | 5.93% | 13.26% | ||||
| Monroe County, Michigan | 21.97% | 0.98% | 4.35% | ||||
| Saginaw County, Michigan | 1.13% | 11.89% | 17.34% | ||||
| Shiawassee County, Michigan | 19.59% | 3.67% | 8.59% | ||||
| Van Buren County, Michigan | 13.92% | 0.45% | 8.78% | ||||
In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) won Michigan with 47.5 percent of the vote. Hillary Clinton (D) received 47.3 percent. In presidential elections between 1836 and 2016, Michigan voted Republican 60.8 percent of the time and Democratic 34.7 percent of the time. In the five presidential elections between 2000 and 2016, Michigan voted Democratic four out of the five elections.[17]
Presidential results by legislative district
The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Michigan. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[18][19]
| In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 53 out of 110 state House districts in Michigan with an average margin of victory of 37.1 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 43 out of 110 state House districts in Michigan with an average margin of victory of 39.3 points. Clinton won four districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections. |
| In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 57 out of 110 state House districts in Michigan with an average margin of victory of 12.4 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 67 out of 110 state House districts in Michigan with an average margin of victory of 21.2 points. Trump won eight districts controlled by Democrats heading into the 2018 elections. |
| 2016 presidential results by state House district | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | Obama | Romney | 2012 Margin | Clinton | Trump | 2016 Margin | Party Control |
| 1 | 76.12% | 23.52% | D+52.6 | 74.49% | 22.85% | D+51.6 | D |
| 2 | 75.84% | 23.76% | D+52.1 | 74.45% | 22.64% | D+51.8 | D |
| 3 | 98.21% | 1.58% | D+96.6 | 96.30% | 2.42% | D+93.9 | D |
| 4 | 96.04% | 3.37% | D+92.7 | 92.77% | 5.06% | D+87.7 | D |
| 5 | 96.95% | 2.71% | D+94.2 | 93.33% | 4.83% | D+88.5 | D |
| 6 | 94.15% | 5.34% | D+88.8 | 90.29% | 7.44% | D+82.9 | D |
| 7 | 98.97% | 0.86% | D+98.1 | 96.95% | 1.74% | D+95.2 | D |
| 8 | 97.77% | 1.98% | D+95.8 | 95.72% | 2.90% | D+92.8 | D |
| 9 | 96.42% | 3.28% | D+93.1 | 93.92% | 4.34% | D+89.6 | D |
| 10 | 83.03% | 16.36% | D+66.7 | 80.28% | 16.66% | D+63.6 | D |
| 11 | 69.83% | 29.28% | D+40.6 | 60.65% | 34.79% | D+25.9 | D |
| 12 | 69.66% | 29.46% | D+40.2 | 56.96% | 38.90% | D+18.1 | D |
| 13 | 58.70% | 40.26% | D+18.4 | 47.99% | 46.73% | D+1.3 | D |
| 14 | 63.97% | 34.90% | D+29.1 | 50.54% | 44.29% | D+6.2 | D |
| 15 | 65.45% | 33.49% | D+32 | 62.76% | 31.92% | D+30.8 | D |
| 16 | 65.88% | 33.26% | D+32.6 | 56.06% | 38.69% | D+17.4 | D |
| 17 | 53.64% | 45.27% | D+8.4 | 38.41% | 56.34% | R+17.9 | R |
| 18 | 58.28% | 40.69% | D+17.6 | 50.48% | 44.92% | D+5.6 | D |
| 19 | 47.24% | 51.98% | R+4.7 | 43.64% | 51.18% | R+7.5 | R |
| 20 | 47.63% | 51.76% | R+4.1 | 49.30% | 45.76% | D+3.5 | R |
| 21 | 55.97% | 43.27% | D+12.7 | 54.96% | 40.68% | D+14.3 | D |
| 22 | 62.75% | 36.16% | D+26.6 | 50.97% | 44.23% | D+6.7 | D |
| 23 | 51.61% | 47.53% | D+4.1 | 41.73% | 53.84% | R+12.1 | D |
| 24 | 48.16% | 51.15% | R+3 | 40.03% | 55.91% | R+15.9 | R |
| 25 | 51.35% | 47.82% | D+3.5 | 42.94% | 52.49% | R+9.6 | D |
| 26 | 58.60% | 40.29% | D+18.3 | 56.27% | 37.48% | D+18.8 | D |
| 27 | 74.32% | 24.77% | D+49.6 | 71.48% | 23.39% | D+48.1 | D |
| 28 | 63.19% | 35.81% | D+27.4 | 54.82% | 40.99% | D+13.8 | D |
| 29 | 75.48% | 23.86% | D+51.6 | 69.48% | 26.66% | D+42.8 | D |
| 30 | 47.68% | 51.54% | R+3.9 | 39.34% | 57.11% | R+17.8 | R |
| 31 | 57.26% | 41.80% | D+15.5 | 47.27% | 48.11% | R+0.8 | D |
| 32 | 45.10% | 53.91% | R+8.8 | 30.78% | 64.53% | R+33.8 | R |
| 33 | 43.07% | 56.18% | R+13.1 | 32.28% | 63.80% | R+31.5 | R |
| 34 | 91.05% | 8.32% | D+82.7 | 85.10% | 12.15% | D+73 | D |
| 35 | 81.97% | 17.64% | D+64.3 | 81.81% | 15.71% | D+66.1 | D |
| 36 | 38.24% | 61.04% | R+22.8 | 30.40% | 65.42% | R+35 | R |
| 37 | 59.10% | 40.27% | D+18.8 | 60.06% | 35.59% | D+24.5 | D |
| 38 | 45.76% | 53.61% | R+7.9 | 45.77% | 49.43% | R+3.7 | R |
| 39 | 47.87% | 51.46% | R+3.6 | 45.98% | 49.67% | R+3.7 | R |
| 40 | 46.75% | 52.82% | R+6.1 | 53.61% | 42.72% | D+10.9 | R |
| 41 | 47.73% | 51.57% | R+3.8 | 48.35% | 46.97% | D+1.4 | R |
| 42 | 39.08% | 60.20% | R+21.1 | 35.20% | 59.46% | R+24.3 | R |
| 43 | 44.30% | 54.75% | R+10.5 | 37.46% | 56.79% | R+19.3 | R |
| 44 | 40.04% | 59.10% | R+19.1 | 33.95% | 60.71% | R+26.8 | R |
| 45 | 43.50% | 55.87% | R+12.4 | 43.89% | 51.48% | R+7.6 | R |
| 46 | 38.96% | 60.14% | R+21.2 | 33.28% | 61.11% | R+27.8 | R |
| 47 | 36.64% | 62.49% | R+25.9 | 29.62% | 65.24% | R+35.6 | R |
| 48 | 58.92% | 39.84% | D+19.1 | 42.94% | 51.79% | R+8.9 | D |
| 49 | 70.36% | 28.78% | D+41.6 | 62.12% | 33.46% | D+28.7 | D |
| 50 | 56.32% | 42.74% | D+13.6 | 47.23% | 47.93% | R+0.7 | D |
| 51 | 45.91% | 53.06% | R+7.1 | 35.38% | 58.95% | R+23.6 | R |
| 52 | 51.66% | 47.46% | D+4.2 | 52.00% | 42.81% | D+9.2 | D |
| 53 | 79.38% | 19.51% | D+59.9 | 84.00% | 11.95% | D+72.1 | D |
| 54 | 75.10% | 23.79% | D+51.3 | 72.03% | 23.05% | D+49 | D |
| 55 | 67.37% | 31.61% | D+35.8 | 68.76% | 26.59% | D+42.2 | D |
| 56 | 48.37% | 50.57% | R+2.2 | 35.50% | 59.23% | R+23.7 | R |
| 57 | 49.04% | 49.87% | R+0.8 | 36.78% | 57.21% | R+20.4 | R |
| 58 | 38.71% | 60.10% | R+21.4 | 26.28% | 68.98% | R+42.7 | R |
| 59 | 44.29% | 54.72% | R+10.4 | 32.68% | 61.96% | R+29.3 | R |
| 60 | 72.01% | 26.83% | D+45.2 | 69.41% | 24.00% | D+45.4 | D |
| 61 | 50.04% | 49.13% | D+0.9 | 49.18% | 44.85% | D+4.3 | R |
| 62 | 55.24% | 43.75% | D+11.5 | 46.21% | 48.51% | R+2.3 | R |
| 63 | 44.40% | 54.59% | R+10.2 | 36.73% | 57.51% | R+20.8 | R |
| 64 | 47.70% | 51.23% | R+3.5 | 39.65% | 54.58% | R+14.9 | R |
| 65 | 45.58% | 53.37% | R+7.8 | 34.34% | 59.82% | R+25.5 | R |
| 66 | 49.22% | 49.68% | R+0.5 | 40.21% | 53.57% | R+13.4 | R |
| 67 | 54.11% | 44.79% | D+9.3 | 48.13% | 45.14% | D+3 | D |
| 68 | 74.22% | 24.64% | D+49.6 | 69.86% | 24.09% | D+45.8 | D |
| 69 | 63.28% | 35.87% | D+27.4 | 65.25% | 29.76% | D+35.5 | D |
| 70 | 46.16% | 52.60% | R+6.4 | 31.66% | 61.85% | R+30.2 | R |
| 71 | 51.63% | 47.28% | D+4.4 | 45.73% | 48.08% | R+2.4 | R |
| 72 | 42.84% | 56.25% | R+13.4 | 42.15% | 51.76% | R+9.6 | R |
| 73 | 38.17% | 60.92% | R+22.8 | 38.73% | 55.53% | R+16.8 | R |
| 74 | 38.55% | 60.36% | R+21.8 | 34.41% | 58.80% | R+24.4 | R |
| 75 | 74.68% | 23.76% | D+50.9 | 72.00% | 20.81% | D+51.2 | D |
| 76 | 54.72% | 44.21% | D+10.5 | 56.22% | 36.96% | D+19.3 | D |
| 77 | 40.65% | 58.32% | R+17.7 | 39.18% | 54.16% | R+15 | R |
| 78 | 42.78% | 56.14% | R+13.4 | 35.48% | 58.95% | R+23.5 | R |
| 79 | 47.82% | 51.46% | R+3.6 | 43.78% | 51.52% | R+7.7 | R |
| 80 | 41.20% | 57.64% | R+16.4 | 34.03% | 59.93% | R+25.9 | R |
| 81 | 43.91% | 55.01% | R+11.1 | 29.26% | 65.68% | R+36.4 | R |
| 82 | 43.67% | 55.14% | R+11.5 | 28.22% | 66.56% | R+38.3 | R |
| 83 | 46.42% | 52.52% | R+6.1 | 33.33% | 60.79% | R+27.5 | R |
| 84 | 43.28% | 55.59% | R+12.3 | 28.81% | 66.70% | R+37.9 | R |
| 85 | 49.88% | 48.85% | D+1 | 35.62% | 57.97% | R+22.4 | R |
| 86 | 36.01% | 62.99% | R+27 | 34.93% | 58.61% | R+23.7 | R |
| 87 | 40.02% | 58.70% | R+18.7 | 30.07% | 63.54% | R+33.5 | R |
| 88 | 26.40% | 72.87% | R+46.5 | 25.79% | 68.49% | R+42.7 | R |
| 89 | 37.56% | 61.56% | R+24 | 36.28% | 57.85% | R+21.6 | R |
| 90 | 32.62% | 66.46% | R+33.8 | 32.75% | 60.91% | R+28.2 | R |
| 91 | 50.46% | 48.46% | D+2 | 39.61% | 54.18% | R+14.6 | R |
| 92 | 67.85% | 31.32% | D+36.5 | 58.17% | 36.52% | D+21.7 | D |
| 93 | 46.26% | 52.90% | R+6.6 | 38.97% | 55.17% | R+16.2 | R |
| 94 | 43.56% | 55.67% | R+12.1 | 37.44% | 57.65% | R+20.2 | R |
| 95 | 74.44% | 24.76% | D+49.7 | 66.46% | 29.76% | D+36.7 | D |
| 96 | 53.72% | 45.31% | D+8.4 | 43.05% | 51.44% | R+8.4 | D |
| 97 | 45.55% | 53.21% | R+7.7 | 30.25% | 65.08% | R+34.8 | R |
| 98 | 43.01% | 56.04% | R+13 | 37.35% | 55.97% | R+18.6 | R |
| 99 | 50.75% | 48.05% | D+2.7 | 40.94% | 52.83% | R+11.9 | R |
| 100 | 43.36% | 55.52% | R+12.2 | 30.44% | 64.16% | R+33.7 | R |
| 101 | 48.22% | 50.74% | R+2.5 | 40.48% | 53.98% | R+13.5 | R |
| 102 | 42.55% | 56.27% | R+13.7 | 30.87% | 63.45% | R+32.6 | R |
| 103 | 42.90% | 55.90% | R+13 | 28.62% | 66.46% | R+37.8 | R |
| 104 | 43.58% | 55.39% | R+11.8 | 40.74% | 53.27% | R+12.5 | R |
| 105 | 40.35% | 58.47% | R+18.1 | 31.11% | 63.83% | R+32.7 | R |
| 106 | 45.20% | 53.57% | R+8.4 | 32.06% | 63.22% | R+31.2 | R |
| 107 | 43.34% | 55.54% | R+12.2 | 35.33% | 58.84% | R+23.5 | R |
| 108 | 44.37% | 54.58% | R+10.2 | 32.79% | 62.29% | R+29.5 | R |
| 109 | 53.29% | 45.44% | D+7.9 | 44.75% | 48.82% | R+4.1 | D |
| 110 | 47.04% | 51.62% | R+4.6 | 37.59% | 56.55% | R+19 | D |
| Total | 54.30% | 44.79% | D+9.5 | 47.36% | 47.59% | R+0.2 | - |
| Source: Daily Kos | |||||||
Candidate ballot access
The table below details filing requirements for 6th Congressional District candidates in Michigan in the 2020 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Michigan, click here.
| Filing requirements, 2020 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Signature formula | Filing fee | Filing fee formula | Filing deadline | Source |
| Michigan | 6th Congressional District | Major party | 1,000 | Fixed number | N/A | N/A | 5/8/2020 | Source |
| Michigan | 6th Congressional District | Qualified party | 1,000 | Fixed number | N/A | N/A | 5/8/2020 | Source |
| Michigan | 6th Congressional District | Unaffiliated | 3,000 | Fixed number | N/A | N/A | 7/16/2020 | Source |
District election history
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Michigan District 6
Incumbent Fred Upton defeated Matt Longjohn and Stephen J. Young in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fred Upton (R) | 50.2 | 147,436 |
 | Matt Longjohn (D) | 45.7 | 134,082 | |
| Stephen J. Young (U.S. Taxpayers Party) | 4.1 | 11,920 | ||
| Total votes: 293,438 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6
Matt Longjohn defeated George Franklin, David Benac, and Rich Eichholz in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Longjohn | 37.1 | 22,412 |
 | George Franklin | 28.9 | 17,493 | |
 | David Benac | 21.3 | 12,867 | |
| Rich Eichholz | 12.8 | 7,719 | ||
| Total votes: 60,491 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Paul Clements (D)
- Eponine Garrod (D)
- Aida Gray (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6
Incumbent Fred Upton advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 6 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fred Upton | 100.0 | 64,512 |
| Total votes: 64,512 | |||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Fred Upton (R) defeated Paul Clements (D) and Lorence Wenke (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Neither candidate faced a primary opponent in August.[20][21][22][23]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Fred Upton Incumbent |
58.6% | 193,259 | |
| Democratic | Paul Clements | 36.4% | 119,980 | |
| Libertarian | Lorence Wenke | 4.9% | 16,248 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 78 | |
| Total Votes | 329,565 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
2014
The 6th Congressional District of Michigan held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Fred Upton (R) defeated Paul Clements (D), John Lawrence (G) and Erwin J. Haas (L) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred Upton Incumbent |
55.9% | 116,801 | |
| Democratic | Paul Clements | 40.4% | 84,391 | |
| Libertarian | Erwin Haas | 2.6% | 5,530 | |
| Green | John Lawrence | 1.1% | 2,254 | |
| Total Votes | 208,976 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State Vote totals above are unofficial and will be updated once official totals are made available. | ||||
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan, 2020
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2020
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ MLive, "Fred Upton wins re-election to 17th term in Michigan's 6th District," updated January 29, 2019
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2016, 2012, and 2008," accessed September 15, 2020
- ↑ United States Census Bureau, "Counties by Congressional Districts," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ Candidate Connection surveys completed before September 26, 2019, were not used to generate candidate profiles. In battleground primaries, Ballotpedia based its selection of noteworthy candidates on polling, fundraising, and noteworthy endorsements. In battleground general elections, all major party candidates and any other candidates with the potential to impact the outcome of the race were included.
- ↑ Fundraising by primary candidates can be found on the race's respective primary election page. Fundraising by general election candidates can be found on the race's general election page.
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "2022 Quarterly Reports," accessed March 2, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Michigan Radio, "Vice President Mike Pence campaigns in Grand Rapids," October 14, 2020
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Fred Upton's 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 15, 2020
- ↑ Jon Hoadley's 2020 campaign website, "On the Issues," accessed September 15, 2020
- ↑ 270towin.com, "Michigan," accessed June 29, 2017
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 20, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Michigan House Primaries Results," August 2, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed September 6, 2016
- ↑ CNN, "Election Results," accessed November 8, 2016
