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 other state and federal elections, and saw the Republican Party retain control of the chamber.
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.
In October 2020, The Washington Post identified this state election as one of eight whose outcomes could affect partisan balance during post-census redistricting.
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.
Democrats
LaTanya Garrett Wendell Byrd Vanessa Guerra
Republicans
Kathy Crawford Larry C. Inman
Marginal districts The following districts would be considered marginal seats.2018 Michigan House of Representatives election, 2020-09-27
Republican-held targets These Republican-held districts were the most vulnerable to Democratic challengers. DistrictIncumbentHeld since% to gainResultNetElected Rep.79th district201911.36%Republican hold17th district201711.32%Republican hold24th district201711.08%Republican hold94th district201910.98%Republican hold45th district201510.24%Republican hold93rd district20197.89%Republican hold99th district20176.84%Republican hold98th district20194.06%Republican hold61st district20152.74%Democratic gain110th district20191.64%Republican hold38th district20151.30%Democratic gainKelly Breen104th district20150.74%Republican holdJohn Roth
Democratic-held targets These Democratic districts were the most vulnerable to Republican challengers. DistrictIncumbentHeld since% to gainResultNetElected Rep.50th district201714.35%Democratic hold40th district201913.10%Democratic hold96th district201713.02%Republican gain23rd district201712.52%Democratic hold67th district20199.79Democratic hold48th district20199.66%Republican gainDavid Martin25th district20198.08%Democratic hold62nd district20193.70%Democratic hold20th district20192.84%Democratic hold41st district20192.64%Democratic hold71st district20191.60%Democratic hold19th district20190.48%Democratic hold
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportOctober 21, 2020
Close races Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
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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.
District 2 In the 2nd district, Joe Tate won re-election.
District 3 Incumbent Democrat Wendell Byrd stood down in the 3rd district due to term limits.
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.
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. Johnson won her primary and won against Republican nominee Harold Day in the general election.
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.
District 7 Incumbent Democrat LaTanya Garrett stood down in the 7th district due to term limits. Helena Scott was the Democratic nominee and Ronald Cole was the Republican nominee. On November 3, Scott defeated Cole in the general election.
District 8 Incumbent Democrat Sherry Gay-Dagnogo did not run in the primary, instead running to be on the Detroit school board. Democrat Stephanie Young was elected as the Democratic nominee in the 8th district. On November 3, Young defeated Republican nominee Miroslawa Teresa Gorak in the general election.
District 9 In the 9th district, Democrat Karen Whitsett won re-election.
District 10 In the 10th district, incumbent Democrat Leslie Love was unable to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 11 In the 11th district, incumbent Democrat Jewell Jones won re-election.
District 12 In the 12th district, incumbent Democrat Alex Garza won re-election.
District 13 In the 13th district, incumbent Democrat Frank Liberati was unable to run for re-election due to term limits.
District 14 In the 14th district, incumbent Democrat Cara Clemente won re-election.
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In the 19th district, Democrat Laurie Pohutsky ran for re-election. Her Republican opponent was Martha Ptashnik. Pohutsky narrowly won re-election Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin LauriePohutsky (D) MarthaPtashnik (R)Mitchell Research & Communications/MIRSMitchell Research & Communications/MIRSSeptember 14–18, 2020 ≈300 (V)± 5.6%47%45%
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District 23 In the 23rd district, Democrat Darrin Camilleri won re-election. He was challenged by Republican nominee John Poe.
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District 25 In the 25th district, Democrat Nate Shannon won re-election. His Republican opponent was Paul Smith. Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin NateShannon (D) PaulSmith (R)Mitchell Research & Communications/MIRSSeptember 14–18, 2020 ≈300 (V)± 5.6%48%41%
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District 38 In the 38th district, incumbent Republican Kathy Crawford was prevented from running for re-election due to term limits. Kelly Breen was elected as a Democrat in this Republican district.
District 39 In the 39th district, incumbent Republican Ryan Berman won re-election. Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin RyanBerman (R) JuliaPulver (D) AnthonyCroff (L)Mitchell Research & Communications/MIRSSeptember 14–18, 2020 ≈300 (V)± 5.6%43%47%2%
Generic Democrat vs Generic Republican Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GenericRepublican GenericDemocrat UndecidedPublic Policy Polling/DLCCPublic Policy Polling/DLCC September 23–24, 2020463 (V)± 4.6%45%48%7%
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District 45 In the 45th district, incumbent Republican Michael Webber could not run for re-election due to term-limits. Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin MarkTisdell (R) BarbAnness (D)Mitchell Research & Communications/MIRSSeptember 14–18, 2020 ≈300 (V)± 5.6%44%45%
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District 51 On August 4, 2020, the primary elections occurred. Incumbent Republican Mike Mueller ran unopposed. Brad May, a mental health clinician, was nominated on the Democratic ticket. In the primary, May defeated Conner Wallace. Wallace later endorsed May's candidacy.
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. May responded to these allegations. He confirmed that they were true, but also claimed that he had made significant improvements to his life since his convictions, and that through his work as a clinician, has been able to help those who had been in a similar position to himself.
In the general election on November 3, 2020, Mueller was re-elected, defeating May.
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Incumbent Republican Brandt Iden was term limited, which made the 61st district an open seat. The primaries occurred on August 4 and decided that Republican nominee Bronwyn Haltom was to run against incumbent Kalamazoo County Commissioner, Christine Morse, as the Democratic nominee. Morse won the seat.
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin BranwynHaltom (R) ChristineMorris (D)Mitchell Research & Communications/MIRSSeptember 14–18, 2020 ≈300 (V)± 5.6%41%45%
Generic Democrat vs Generic Republican Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GenericRepublican GenericDemocrat UndecidedPublic Policy Polling/DLCCPublic Policy Polling/DLCC September 23–24, 2020532 (V)± 4.3%43%48%8%
District 62 Incumbent Democrat Jim Haadsma won re-election in the 62nd district against Republican nominee Dave Morgan.
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin JimHaadsma (D) DaveMorgan (R)Mitchell Research & Communications/MIRSSeptember 14–18, 2020 ≈300 (V)± 5.6%52%39%
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District 66 In the 66th district, Republican Beth Griffin won reelection. Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin BethGriffin (R) AbigailWheeler (D)Practical Political Consulting/Abigail WheelerPractical Political Consulting/Abigail WheelerReleased Jul 10, 2020 – –53%47%
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District 71 In Michigan's 71st House of Representatives district, Democrat Angela Witwer was re-elected.
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District 73 Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin BrianPosthumus (R) BillSaxton (D)Target Insyght/MIRS NewsTarget Insyght/MIRS NewsOct 20–22, 2020300 (V)± 5.7%41%40%
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District 79 In the 79th district Pauline Wendzel won re-election. Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin PaulineWendzel (R) ChokwePitchford (D)Chokwe PitchfordChokwe PitchfordReleased Jul 6, 2020 – –49%51%
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Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin BrianElder (D) TimothyBeson (R)Target Insyght/MIRS NewsOct 20–22, 2020300 (V)± 5.7%46%47%
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District 104 In the 104th district, incumbent Republican Larry Inman did not run for re-election due to term limits. District 104 was the number 1 target for the Democrats but was retained for the GOP by John Roth. Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin JohnRoth (R) DanO'Neil (D)Mitchell Research & Communications/MIRSSeptember 14–18, 2020 ≈300 (V)± 5.6%48%40%
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District 110 Gregory Markkanen was re-elected in the 110th district.
See also 2020 Michigan elections 2020 United States state legislative elections
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