2020 Michigan House of Representatives election
An election was held on November 3, 2020, to elect all 110 members of Michigan 's House of Representatives .
The election was held alongside numerous numerous other state and federal elections ,[ 1] Republican Party retain control of the chamber.[ 2] [ 3]
Background
In the 2018 Michigan House of Representatives election , the Michigan Republican Party narrowly retained their majority on the chamber.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic , elections proceeded as planned, though with a larger number of mail-in ballots than usual.[ 4]
In October 2020, The Washington Post partisan balance during post-census redistricting .[ 5]
Term-limited members
Under the Michigan Constitution, members of the state Senate can only serve two four-year terms, and members of the House of Representatives are limited to three two-year terms, some of the toughest term-limit laws in the country.[ 6]
Democrats
Republicans
Marginal districts
The following districts would be considered marginal seats .[ 7]
Republican-held targets
These Republican-held districts were the most vulnerable to Democratic challengers.
Democratic-held targets
These Democratic districts were the most vulnerable to Republican challengers.
Predictions
Close races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
District 19, 0.4% District 48, 1% (gain)District 62, 2.64% District 38, 3.24% (gain)District 104, 3.87% District 71, 3.91% District 45, 4.7% District 23, 5.1% District 39, 5.39% District 25, 5.72% District 61, 8.14% (gain)District 50, 8.48% District 67, 8.68% District 96, 9.2% (gain)
Results by district
District 1
In the 1st district Democratic incumbent Tenisha Yancey won her primary unopposed on August 4. On November 3, Yancey defeated the Republican nominee, Latricia Ann Lanier, in the general election.[ 13]
District 2
In the 2nd district , Joe Tate won re-election.[ 16]
District 3
Incumbent Democrat Wendell Byrd stood down in the 3rd district due to term limits .[ 17]
District 4
Incumbent representative Isaac Robinson died in March 2020 of a suspected COVID-19 infection. Twelve Democrats ran to succeed him, but Abraham Aiyash was elected as the Democratic nominee for the seat. On November 3, Aiyash defeated the Republican nominee Howard Weathington in the general election.[ 17] [ 18]
District 5
In the 5th district , Cynthia A. Johnson faced two Democratic challengers in the primary. Jermaine Tobey and Rita Ross, the sister of singer Diana Ross .[ 19] [ 17] [ 20]
District 6
In the 6th district , Democrat Tyrone Carter is running for re-election in the general election unopposed. He won his primary election, beating challengers Ivy Nichole Neal and David Palmer. There was no Republican primary held.[ 21]
District 7
Incumbent Democrat LaTanya Garrett stood down in the 7th district due to term limits .[ 17] Helena Scott was the Democratic nominee and Ronald Cole was the Republican nominee.[ 22] [ 23]
District 8
Incumbent Democrat Sherry Gay-Dagnogo did not run in the primary, instead running to be on the Detroit school board .[ 24] Stephanie Young was elected as the Democratic nominee in the 8th district . On November 3, Young defeated Republican nominee Miroslawa Teresa Gorak in the general election.[ 25]
District 9
In the 9th district , Democrat Karen Whitsett won re-election.[ 26]
District 10
In the 10th district , incumbent Democrat Leslie Love was unable to run for re-election due to term limits.[ 27]
District 11
In the 11th district , incumbent Democrat Jewell Jones won re-election.[ 28]
District 12
In the 12th district , incumbent Democrat Alex Garza won re-election.[ 29]
District 13
In the 13th district , incumbent Democrat Frank Liberati was unable to run for re-election due to term limits.[ 30]
District 14
In the 14th district , incumbent Democrat Cara Clemente won re-election.[ 31]
District 15
District 16
District 17
District 18
District 19
Results by precinct In the 19th district , Democrat Laurie Pohutsky ran for re-election. Her Republican opponent was Martha Ptashnik. Pohutsky narrowly won re-election[ 11]
District 20
District 21
District 22
District 23
In the 23rd district , Democrat Darrin Camilleri won re-election.[ 33] [ 34] [ 35]
District 24
District 25
In the 25th district , Democrat Nate Shannon won re-election. His Republican opponent was Paul Smith.[ 36]
District 26
District 27
District 28
District 29
District 30
District 31
District 32
District 33
District 34
District 35
District 36
District 37
District 38
In the 38th district , incumbent Republican Kathy Crawford was prevented from running for re-election due to term limits. Kelly Breen was elected as a Democrat in this Republican district.[ 37]
District 39
In the 39th district , incumbent Republican Ryan Berman won re-election.[ 38]
Hypothetical polling
Generic Democrat vs Generic Republican
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Generic
Generic
Undecided
Public Policy Polling /DLCC [ 39] [ A] September 23–24, 2020
463 (V)
± 4.6%
45%
48%
7%
District 40
District 41
District 42
District 43
District 44
District 45
In the 45th district , incumbent Republican Michael Webber could not run for re-election due to term-limits.[ 40]
District 46
District 47
Results by precinct
District 48
District 49
District 50
District 51
On August 4, 2020, the primary elections occurred. Incumbent Republican Mike Mueller ran unopposed.[ 41] [ 42] [ 43] [ 44]
On September 18, 2020, the Michigan Republican Party pointed to May's criminal record, which included conviction for robbery, possession of cocaine, and retail fraud. The state Republican Party criticized the Michigan Education Association for endorsing him, despite his criminal past.[ 45] [ 42]
In the general election on November 3, 2020, Mueller was re-elected, defeating May.[ 43]
District 52
District 53
District 54
District 55
District 56
District 57
District 58
District 59
District 60
District 61
Results by precinct Incumbent Republican Brandt Iden was term limited, which made the 61st district an open seat.[ 46] Kalamazoo County Commissioner, Christine Morse , as the Democratic nominee. Morse won the seat.[ 47] [ 48]
Hypothetical polling
Generic Democrat vs Generic Republican
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Generic
Generic
Undecided
Public Policy Polling /DLCC [ 49] [ A] September 23–24, 2020
532 (V)
± 4.3%
43%
48%
8%
District 62
Incumbent Democrat Jim Haadsma won re-election in the 62nd district against Republican nominee Dave Morgan.[ 50]
District 63
District 64
District 65
District 66
In the 66th district , Republican Beth Griffin won reelection.[ 51]
District 67
District 68
District 69
District 70
District 71
In Michigan's 71st House of Representatives district , Democrat Angela Witwer was re-elected.[ 10]
District 72
District 73
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Marginof error
Brian
Bill
Target Insyght /MIRS News [ 53] Oct 20–22, 2020
300 (V)
± 5.7%
41%
40%
District 74
District 75
District 76
District 77
District 78
District 79
In the 79th district Pauline Wendzel won re-election.[ 54]
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Marginof error
Pauline
Chokwe
Chokwe Pitchford [ 55] [ C] Released Jul 6, 2020
–[ b]
–
49%
51%
District 80
District 81
District 82
District 83
District 84
District 85
District 86
District 87
District 88
District 89
District 90
District 91
District 92
District 93
District 94
District 95
District 96
Results by precinct
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Marginof error
Brian
Timothy
Target Insyght /MIRS News [ 53] Oct 20–22, 2020
300 (V)
± 5.7%
46%
47%
District 97
District 98
District 99
District 100
District 101
District 102
District 103
District 104
In the 104th district , incumbent Republican Larry Inman did not run for re-election due to term limits. District 104 was the number 1 target for the Democrats but was retained for the GOP by John Roth .[ 9]
District 105
District 106
District 107
District 108
District 109
Results by county Results by precinct 40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
District 110
Gregory Markkanen was re-elected in the 110th district .[ 8]
Results by county Results by precinct
See also
Notes
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Key:
^ a b Not yet released
Partisan clients
^ a b The DLCC exclusively supports Democratic candidates
^ Poll sponsored by Wheeler's campaign
^ Poll conducted by Pitchford's campaign
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