Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2014
TheRepublican Party held both houses and thegovernorship inMichigan, with Republican nominees also controlling theMichigan Supreme Court. This combination made the state government one of nine categorized as atrifecta plus.
TheDemocratic Party was looking to break the Republican stronghold in 2014, needing to gain five of the Republicans' seats to do so. Michigan is a state with a lot of incumbent turnover due to term limits, and the number of seats that were competitive or mildly competitive in 2012 presented the Democrats with opportunities to take the State House.
The Michigan government had only been atrifecta since 2011, with the election of a Republican governor andlower house. Among the two houses and the governorship, theState House had the least party stability.
Out of 110 representatives, 40 incumbents did not seek re-election. The high number is due to the three-term limit for the chamber. Of the 40, 20 were Democrats, 19 were Republicans, and one was anindependent and former Democrat who ran forState Senate as a Democrat.
TheMichigan House of Representatives was one of 20 state legislative chambers noted by Ballotpedia staff as being a2014 battleground chamber. The Michigan House had a difference in partisan balance between Democrats and Republicans of nine seats, which amounted to 8.2 percent of the chamber. In 2012, a total of 21 districts were competitive or mildly competitive. There were eight districts where the margin of victory was 5 percent or less in the 2012 elections. Another 13 districts had a margin of victory between 5 and 10 percent.
Elections for theMichigan House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 22, 2014.
Following the general election, theRepublican Party retained control of theMichigan House of Representatives. The Republicans increased their seats from 59 to 63. TheDemocratic Party lost three seats, the party's count dropping from 50 to 47. The Republicans gained one seat held by an Independent.
Incumbents retiring
A total of 41 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
Majority control
- See also:Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in theMichigan House of Representatives:
| Michigan House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 50 | 47 | |
| Republican Party | 59 | 63 | |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 110 | 110 | |
Qualifications
Section 7 of Article 4 of theMichigan Constitution states, "Each senator and representative must be a citizen of the United States, at least 21 years of age, and an elector of the district he represents. The removal of his domicile from the district shall be deemed a vacation of the office. No person who has been convicted of subversion or who has within the preceding 20 years been convicted of a felony involving a breach of public trust shall be eligible for either house of the legislature."
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In all 110 districts up for election in 2014, candidates from both major parties ran for election. No candidate was uncontested in November.
Eight of the seats up for election held competitive elections in 2012 with a margin of victory ranging from 0 to 5 percent. Thirteen other elections were moderately competitive with a margin of victory between 5 and 10 percent. Those districts were:
Competitive:
- District 23: IncumbentPat Somerville (R) defeatedDavid Haener (D) in the general election. Somerville won by a margin of 1 percent in 2012.
- District 25: IncumbentHenry Yanez (D) defeatedNick Hawatmeh (R) in the general election. Yanez won by a margin of victory of 3 percent in 2012.
- District 41: IncumbentMartin Howrylak (R) defeatedMary Kerwin (D) in the general election. Howrylak won by a margin of victory of 0.92 percent in 2012.
- District 57: IncumbentNancy Jenkins (R) defeatedSharon Wimple (D) in the general election. Jenkins won by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 63:David Maturen (R) defeatedBill Farmer (D) in the general election. Outgoing incumbentJase Bolger (R) won by a margin of victory of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 91: IncumbentCollene Lamonte (D)was defeated byHolly Hughes (R) in the general election. Lamonte won by a margin of victory of 0.83 percent in 2012.
- District 101: IncumbentRay Franz (R) defeatedTom Stobie (D) in the general election. Franz won by a margin of victory of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 110: IncumbentScott Dianda (D) defeatedBob Michaels (R) in the general election. Dianda won by a margin of victory of 3 percent in 2012.
Mildly competitive:
- District 24: IncumbentAnthony Forlini (R) defeatedPhilip Kurczewski (D) in the general election. Forlini won by a margin of victory of 9 percent in 2012.
- District 30: IncumbentJeff Farrington (R) defeatedBo Karpinsky (D) in the general election. Farrington won by a margin of victory of 7 percent in 2012.
- District 39: IncumbentKlint Kesto (R) defeatedSandy Colvin (D) in the general election. Kesto won by a margin of victory of 7 percent in 2012.
- District 51: IncumbentJoseph Graves (R) defeatedKen Thomas (D) in the general election. Graves won by a margin of victory of 9 percent in 2012.
- District 52: IncumbentGretchen Driskell (D) defeatedJohn Hochstetler (R) in the general election. Driskell won by a margin of victory of 6 percent in 2012.
- District 70: IncumbentRick Outman (R) defeatedJames Hoisington (D) in the general election. Outman won by a margin of victory of 9 percent in 2012.
- District 71: IncumbentTheresa Abed (D)was defeated byTom Barrett (R) in the general election. Abed won by a margin of victory of 7 percent in 2012.
- District 79: IncumbentAl Pscholka (R) defeatedEric Lester (D) in the general election. Pscholka won by a margin of victory of 7 percent in 2012.
- District 81: IncumbentDan Lauwers (R) defeatedBernardo Licata (D) in the general election. Lauwers won by a margin of victory of 8 percent in 2012.
- District 102: IncumbentPhil Potvin (R) defeatedJohn Ruggles (D) in the general election. Potvin won by a margin of victory of 10 percent in 2012.
- District 103: IncumbentBruce Rendon (R) defeatedJames Cromwell (D) andBrad Richards (I) in the general election. Rendon won by a margin of victory of 6 percent in 2012.
- District 106: IncumbentPeter Pettalia (R) defeatedRobert Kennedy (D) in the general election. Pettalia won by a margin of victory of 7 percent in 2012.
- District 108: IncumbentEd McBroom defeatedGrant Carlson (D) in the general election. McBroom won by a margin of victory of 9 percent in 2012.
Primary challenges
Fifteen incumbents faced primary competition on August 5. Forty incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014 and another 55 of the current 110 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. The state representatives facing primary competition included:
- District 1: IncumbentBrian Banks defeated six opponents in the Democratic primary.
- District 72: IncumbentKen Yonker defeatedGabe Hudson in the Republican primary.
- District 78: IncumbentDave Pagel defeatedJim Walker in the Republican primary.
- District 89: IncumbentAmanda Price defeatedMatthew Wiedenhoeft in the Republican primary.
- District 107: IncumbentFrank Fosterwas defeated byLee Chatfield in the Republican primary.
Retiring incumbents
Forty-one incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 70 (63.6%) ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents (19 Democrats, 21 Republicans and one independent) can be foundabove.
Context
ABallotpedia analysis of partisan balance between 1992 and 2013 showed that the House was the most volatile of the group comprising the House, Senate and Governor. While the Senate was held by Republicans for the entire period, Republicans controlled the House on-and-off for 13 years and the Democrats held it on-and-off for seven; the 1993-1994 session was conducted at an even balance. Michigan had been a Republicanstate government trifecta since 2011, when Gov.Rick Snyder took office and the House returned to Republican control.
The 2014 election was the second held followingredistricting. Ten incumbents, some term-limited, retired from the House in the hopes of winning election to the Senate. Twenty-three incumbents in all were term-limited.[1][2]
The 2014 election was also the first since the passage of right-to-work legislation, which contributed to decreased approval for Snyder. Under the law, workers could not be required to pay union membership dues, although some unions locked in new contracts requiring payments before the law took effect in March 2013. In 2013, Michigan ranked fifth in union membership, which increased by 4,000 to 633,000.[1][3][4] Some Republicans faced difficult primaries due to their support of Medicaid expansion.[5]
Races to Watch
For Democrats to pick up the House, they needed to maintain their 50 seats and add 11. There was one outgoing independent,District 3 incumbentJohn Olumba, who left the Democratic caucus in 2013.
Although their districts were not considered at all competitive per Ballotpedia's criteria, primary challenges against Republican incumbentsKen Yonker (District 72) andLisa Posthumus Lyons (District 86) centered around support of Medicaid expansion andCommon Core threatened their seats.[5]
- District 23:Pat Somerville, who represented a part of the Downriver area south of Detroit, won the tightest Republican victory in 2012 with a margin of just 1 percent;[6] he defeatedTom Boritzki (D) in the general election.[7]
- District 63:House Speaker Jase Bolger (R) reached his term limit, leaving an open seat in the Kalamazoo area.Bill Farmer (D) lost to Bolger in2012 after the Speaker was investigated for his role in attempting to throw an election inDistrict 76. Farmer was defeated byDavid Maturen (R) in the general election.[8]
- District 76: The Republican Party calledDonijo DeJonge (R) one of 14 "Right Women, Right Now" candidates nationwide. She unsuccessfully challenged incumbentWinnie Brinks (D-District 76). DeJonge defeated two primary challengers, while Brinks, who won the seat in 2012, ran unopposed for her party's nomination.[9]
- District 91: In 2012,Collene Lamonte (D) defeated first-term incumbentHolly Hughes (R) by the slimmest margin of any Michigan House race that year, 0.83 percent.[6] Hughes fought back for a rematch in the western swing district after fending off primary competition fromKevin Erb andMax Riekse.[7] Hughes' attempt back into the State House was successful, as she defeated Lamonte in the general election.
The Lamonte-Hughes race and the Brinks-DeJonge race were top priorities for Michigan House Democrats, according to Rep.Brandon Dillon, the caucus' campaign chairman.
List of candidates
District 1
August 5 Democratic primary:- Brian Banks: 3,140
a - Incumbent Banks first assumed office in 2013. - Paul Fillmore: 152
- Corey Gilchrist: 123
- Taryn Jones: 296
- Michael Koester: 813
- Harry Scott: 159
- Rebecca Thompson
- Brian Banks: 3,140
- 2,645
August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
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- Brian Banks: 15,992
- John Hauler: 7,782
District 2
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Andrew Casazza: 2,315
- Bill Miller: 654
- Alberta Tinsley-Talabi: 5,413a - Incumbent Tinsley-Talabi first assumed office in 2011.
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Alberta Tinsley-Talabi: 17,369
- Daniel Lamar: 7,664
Note:Danetta Simpson (I) was disqualified.
District 3
Note: IncumbentJohn Olumba (I) ran forMichigan State Senate District 2 as a Democrat.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Wendell Byrd: 1,775a
- Jermaine Davis: 250
- Clarence Gayles: 1,534
- Melia Howard: 340
- Steven Lett: 1,050
- Carron Pinkins: 1,269
- Vanessa Simpson Olive: 633
- Dorthea Thomas: 480
- Wendell Byrd: 1,775
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Wendell Byrd: 19,481
- Dolores Brodersen: 583
District 4
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Rose Mary Robinson: 4,655a - Incumbent Robinson first assumed office in 2013.
- Mohammed Hassan: 951
- Rose Mary Robinson: 4,655
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rose Mary Robinson: 15,609
- Edith Floyd: 896
District 5
Note: IncumbentFred Durhal, Jr. (D) did not run for re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Ja'meka Armstrong: 139
- Fred Durhal III: 2,360a
- Cynthia Johnson: 1,528
- William Phillips: 147
- Ishmail Terry: 335
- Tonya Wells: 172
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Fred Durhal III: 11,796
- Dorothy Patterson: 645
Note: Wells and Johnson received three and 50 write-in votes, respectively.
District 6
Note: IncumbentRashida Tlaib (D), who is term-limited, ran forMichigan State Senate District 4.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Tyrone Carter: 2,820
- Stephanie Chang: 4,234a
- Eze Ejelonu: 149
- Elena Herrada: 631
- Patrick O'Connell: 255
- Verl Jean Pittman: 120
- Casondria Walker Keith: 284
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Stephanie Chang: 17,926
- Tairia Bridges: 1,149
Note: Donnie MaLone received one write-in vote.
District 7
Note: IncumbentThomas Stallworth, III (D) ran forMichigan State Senate District 5.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- James Cole, Jr.: 1,434
- LaTanya Garrett: 3,202a
- Kurt Swanson: 323
- Bernard Thompson: 676
- Nicole Wells Stallworth: 2,929
- Jeanette Brown Williams: 555
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- LaTanya Garrett: 23,164
- David Bradley: 528
District 8
Note: IncumbentDavid Nathan (D) ran forMichigan State Senate District 5.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Sherry Gay-Dagnogo: 4,318a
- Mia Grillier: 696
- Nichole Hampton: 760
- Muhsin Muhammad: 793
- Stacy Pugh: 2,674
- Cyrus Wheeler: 254
- Sherry Gay-Dagnogo: 4,318
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sherry Gay-Dagnogo: 23,008
- Christopher Ewald: 770
District 9
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Hussein Berry: 1,627
- Harvey Santana: 4,953a - Incumbent Santana first assumed office in 2011.
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Harvey Santana: 17,606
- James Stephens: 827
District 10
Note: IncumbentPhil Cavanagh (D) ran for Wayne County executive.[10]
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Ronald Cole: 349
- Brandon Jessup: 1,012
- Jay Johnson: 1,915
- Leslie Love: 3,005a
- Roy McCalister, Jr.: 2,333
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Leslie Love: 21,583
- Matthew Hauser: 4,658
District 11
Note: IncumbentDavid Knezek (D) ran forMichigan State Senate District 5.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Ned Apigian: 383
- Rashid Baydoun: 1,324
- DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson: 629
- Dorothy Webb Grady: 260
- Hilliard Hampton: 1,075
- Lisa Hicks-Clayton: 568
- Julie Plawecki: 2,222a
- Patricia Scott: 409
- August 5 Republican primary:
- David Malhalab: 275
- Jim Rhoades: 1,697a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Julie Plawecki: 16,252
- Jim Rhoades: 7,027
District 12
Note: IncumbentDouglas Geiss (D) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
Note:Alexis Brice Martell withdrew before the primary.
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Erika Geiss: 15,334
- Kelly Thompson: 6,696
District 13
Note: IncumbentAndrew Kandrevas (D) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Frank Liberati: 3,761a
- Geraldine Trager: 1,075
- Tony Trupiano: 2,053
- Frank Liberati: 3,761
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Frank Liberati: 15,283
- Harry Sawicki: 9,762
District 14
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Paul Clementea - Incumbent Clemente first assumed office in 2011.
- Paul Clemente
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Paul Clemente: 14,661
- Nathan Inks: 6,223
District 15
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- George Daranya - Incumbent Darany first assumed office in 2011.
- George Darany
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- George Darany: 15,009
- Johnnie Salemassi: 7,216
District 16
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Robert Kosowskia - Incumbent Kosowski first assumed office in 2013.
- Robert Kosowski
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robert Kosowski: 15,346
- Steve Boron: 7,160
District 17
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Bill LaVoya - Incumbent LaVoy first assumed office in 2013.
- Bill LaVoy
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill LaVoy: 14,623
- Charles Londo: 9,903
District 18
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Sarah Robertsa - Incumbent Roberts first assumed office in 2013.
- Sarah Roberts
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sarah Roberts: 18,854
- Roland Fraschetti: 11,524
District 19
Note: IncumbentJohn Walsh (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Laura Cox: 6,062a
- Ken Crider: 2,133
- Laura Cox: 6,062
November 4 General election candidates:
- Stacey Dogonski: 13,377
- Laura Cox: 21,614
District 20
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Kurt Heisea - Incumbent Heise first assumed office in 2011.
- Kurt Heise
November 4 General election candidates:
- Nate Smith-Tyge: 13,459
- Kurt Heise: 21,425
District 21
Note: IncumbentDian Slavens (D) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Cornell Mathis: 1,005
- Natalie Mosher: 2,731
- Kristy Pagan: 3,003a
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kristy Pagan: 16,778
- Carol Ann Fausone: 13,590
District 22
Note: IncumbentHarold Haugh (D) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- John Chirkun: 3,009a
- Gary McMenamin: 1,289
- John Chirkun: 3,009
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Art Blundell: 958
- Jeff Bonnell: 1,222a
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Chirkun: 13,461
- Jeff Bonnell: 6,704
Les Townsend: 882
District 23
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- David Haener: 2,666a
- Andy Linko: 2,636
- Bob Ptaszynski: 1,372
- David Haener: 2,666
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Pat Somervillea - Incumbent Somerville first assumed office in 2011.
- Pat Somerville
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Haener: 14,754
- Pat Somerville: 16,060
District 24
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Anthony Forlini: 5,450a - Incumbent Forlini first assumed office in 2011.
- Arzo Smith: 800
- Anthony Forlini: 5,450
November 4 General election candidates:
- Philip Kurczewski: 10,893
- Anthony Forlini: 16,358
- Daryl Smith: 690
District 25
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Henry Yaneza - Incumbent Yanez first assumed office in 2013.
- Henry Yanez
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Henry Yanez: 14,974
- Nick Hawatmeh: 13,026
District 26
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Jim Townsenda - Incumbent Townsend first assumed office in 2011.
- Jim Townsend
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Townsend: 17,755
- Greg Dildilian: 11,377
District 27
Note: IncumbentEllen Lipton (D) ran forMichigan State Senate District 11.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Andrew Cissell: 940
- Joe McHugh: 1,094
- Rudy Serra: 1,845
- Kelli Williams: 1,423
- Robert Wittenberg: 4,165a
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Mark Manier: 678
- Michael Ryan: 1,382a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robert Wittenberg: 23,756
- Michael Ryan: 7,671
District 28
Note: IncumbentJon Switalski (D) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Gordon Dye: 1,147
- Beth Foster: 1,155a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Derek Miller: 13,363
- Beth Foster: 7,425
District 29
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Tim Greimela - Incumbent Greimel first assumed office in 2012.
- Tim Greimel
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Christina Barr: 884
- David Lonier: 890a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tim Greimel: 15,042
- David Lonier: 5,380
District 30
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Bogdan: 895
- Bo Karpinsky: 2,111a
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jeff Farringtona - Incumbent Farrington first assumed office in 2011.
- Jeff Farrington
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bo Karpinsky: 10,455
- Jeff Farrington: 12,654
District 31
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Kathy Blanke: 1,004
- Juliana Goldwater: 643
- Marilyn Lane: 3,803a - Incumbent Lane first assumed office in 2011.
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Marilyn Lane: 15,769
- Phil Rode: 10,054
District 32
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Andrea LaFontainea - Incumbent LaFontaine first assumed office in 2011.
- Andrea LaFontaine
November 4 General election candidates:
- Pamela Kraft: 9,915
- Andrea LaFontaine: 16,218
District 33
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ken Goikea - Incumbent Goike first assumed office in 2011.
- Ken Goike
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Ruffin: 9,398
- Ken Goike: 18,148
District 34
Note: IncumbentWoodrow Stanley (D) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Jeff Bean: 446
- Donna Calvin: 172
- David Davenport: 165
- Eric Mays: 443
- Nathan Morrish: 176
- Quincy Murphy: 126
- Sheldon Neeley: 2,966a
- Omar Sims: 1,888
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sheldon Neeley: 17,124
- Bruce Rogers: 1,670
District 35
Note: IncumbentRudy Hobbs (D) ran forCongress.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Nicole Brown: 3,507
- Darryle Buchanan: 1,909
- Jeremy Moss: 6,541a
- Charles Roddis: 844
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeremy Moss: 31,655
- Robert Brim: 6,473
District 36
Note: IncumbentPeter Lund (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Stan Grot: 4,650
- Peter Lucido: 4,753a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robert Murphy: 8,966
- Peter Lucido: 20,847
District 37
Note: IncumbentVicki Barnett (D) ran forMichigan State Senate District 11.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Barry Brickner: 2,729
- Christine Greig: 3,288a
- Theresa Rich: 2,244
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Julie Grippo: 1,305
- Richard Lerner: 3,931a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Christine Greig: 19,148
- Richard Lerner: 14,359
District 38
Note: IncumbentHugh Crawford (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Jasper Catanzaro: 2,364a
- Jason Dorsch: 883
- Jasper Catanzaro: 2,364
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Kathy Crawford: 4,179a
- Dan Lauffer: 2,946
- Kathy Crawford: 4,179
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jasper Catanzaro: 11,508
- Kathy Crawford: 19,234
District 39
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Sandy Colvin: 3,758a
- Michael Saari: 626
- Sandy Colvin: 3,758
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Klint Kesto: 4,500a - Incumbent Kesto first assumed office in 2013.
- Deb O'Hagan: 3,222
- Alan Stephens: 466
- Klint Kesto: 4,500
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sandy Colvin: 15,300
- Klint Kesto: 16,740
District 40
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Michael McCreadya - Incumbent McCready first assumed office in 2013.
- Michael McCready
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary Belden: 17,408
- Michael McCready: 23,680
District 41
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Martin Howrylaka - Incumbent Howrylak first assumed office in 2013.
- Martin Howrylak
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary Kerwin: 14,589
- Martin Howrylak: 18,371
District 42
Note: IncumbentBill Rogers (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Nick Fiani: 1,285
- Rich Perlberg: 3,018
- Dale Rogers: 1,460
- Lana Theis: 5,722a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Timothy Johnson: 12,547
- Lana Theis: 23,477
District 43
Note: IncumbentGail Haines (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Neil Billington: 377
- Robin McGregor: 2,164
- Dennis Ritter: 2,504a
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jose Aliaga: 2,146
- Paul Greenawalt: 332
- Nate Knapper: 1,515
- Andrea Schroeder: 2,846
- Jim Tedder: 3,007a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dennis Ritter: 13,379
- Jim Tedder: 18,662
District 44
Note: IncumbentEileen Kowall (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Liz Fessler Smith: 3,559
- Dennis Garlick: 827
- Jim Runestad: 3,804a
- Russ Tierney: 2,527
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark Venie: 10,362
- Jim Runestad: 21,838
District 45
Note: IncumbentTom McMillin (R) ran forCongress.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Mark Avery: 3,702
- Lana Mangiapane: 939
- Michael Webber: 4,026a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joanna VanRaaphorst: 14,336
- Michael Webber: 18,369
District 46
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Bradford Jacobsen: 5,551a - Incumbent Jacobsen first assumed office in 2011.
- John Reilly: 4,367
- Bradford Jacobsen: 5,551
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Lillis: 9,597
- Bradford Jacobsen: 21,513
District 47
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Phil Campbell: 1,656
- Wendy Day: 3,436
- Harold Melton: 274
- Theodore Ring: 73
- Henry Vaupel: 3,917a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jordan Genso: 8,086
- Henry Vaupel: 20,998
Rodger Young: 1,300
District 48
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Pam Farisa - Incumbent Faris first assumed office in 2013.
- Pam Faris
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Pam Faris: 17,631
- Stephanie Stikovich: 10,656
District 49
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Kyle Cawood: 1,242
- Phil Phelps: 4,563a - Incumbent Phelps first assumed office in 2013.
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Phil Phelps: 18,211
- Lu Penton: 6,524
District 50
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Charles Smileya - Incumbent Smiley first assumed office in 2011.
- Charles Smiley
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Charles Smiley: 17,018
- Craig Withers: 11,949
District 51
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Joseph Graves: 4,688a - Incumbent Graves first assumed office in 2012.
- Sheila Barr: 1,451
- Joseph Graves: 4,688
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ken Thomas: 14,111
- Joseph Graves: 19,429
District 52
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Gretchen Driskella - Incumbent Driskell first assumed office in 2013.
- Gretchen Driskell
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gretchen Driskell: 20,849
- John Hochstetler: 16,265
District 53
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Jeff Irwina - Incumbent Irwin first assumed office in 2011.
- Jeff Irwin
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeff Irwin: 21,004
- John Spisak: 4,504
District 54
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- David Rutledgea - Incumbent Rutledge first assumed office in 2011.
- David Rutledge
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ed Moore: 1,120a
- John Nazars: 375
- Ed Moore: 1,120
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Rutledge: 18,610
- Ed Moore: 6,092
District 55
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Adam Zemkea - Incumbent Zemke first assumed office in 2013.
- Adam Zemke
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Adam Zemke: 19,090
- Leonard Burk: 9,028
District 56
Note: IncumbentDale Zorn (R) won election toMichigan State Senate District 17.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Irma Kubiske: 1,865
- Jason Sheppard: 3,757a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Redmond: 12,726
- Jason Sheppard: 13,596
- Al Bain: 697
District 57
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Nancy Jenkinsa - Incumbent Jenkins first assumed office in 2011.
- Nancy Jenkins
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sharon Wimple: 10,933
- Nancy Jenkins: 15,422
District 58
Note: IncumbentKenneth Kurtz (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Brad Benzing: 1,407
- Stephen Besson: 83
- Tim Haberl: 2,342
- Jeff Jacques: 1,202
- Eric Leutheuser: 3,252a
- Hal Nottingham: 704
- Rochelle Ray: 430
November 4 General election candidates:
- Amaryllis Thomas: 6,786
- Eric Leutheuser: 17,017
District 59
Note: IncumbentMatt Lori (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- John Bippus: 2,007
- Aaron Miller: 2,670a
- Roger Rathburn: 1,810
- Bob Sills: 629
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Moroz: 8,572
- Aaron Miller: 14,140
District 60
Note: IncumbentSean McCann (D) ran forMichigan State Senate District 20.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- David Buskirk: 1,525
- Pamela Brown Goodacre: 753
- Jon Hoadley: 3,276a
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jon Hoadley: 15,513
- Mike Perrin: 6,611
District 61
Note: IncumbentMargaret O'Brien (R) won election toMichigan State Senate District 20.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Brandt Iden: 3,916a
- Phil Stinchcomb: 3,158
- Brandt Iden: 3,916
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Fisher: 14,148
- Brandt Iden: 16,016
- Michael Stampfler: 2,941
District 62
Note: IncumbentKate Segal (D) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Andy Helmboldt: 1,459a
- Dave Morgan: 1,132
- Terris Todd: 1,192
- Andy Helmboldt: 1,459
- August 5 Republican primary:
- John Bizon: 2,900a
- Art Kale: 2,328
- John Bizon: 2,900
November 4 General election candidates:
- Andy Helmboldt: 11,336
- John Bizon: 11,875
District 63
Note: IncumbentJase Bolger (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- David Maturen: 3,915a
- Vic Potter: 3,521
- David Maturen: 3,915
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Farmer: 13,023
- David Maturen: 16,718
District 64
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Earl Poleskia - Incumbent Poleski first assumed office in 2011.
- Earl Poleski
November 4 General election candidates:
- Brenda Pilgrim: 9,167
- Earl Poleski: 14,439
District 65
Note: IncumbentMike Shirkey (R) won election toMichigan State Senate District 16.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Bonnie Johnson: 1,547a
- Ed Peterson: 1,123
- Bonnie Johnson: 1,547
- August 5 Republican primary:
- John Calhoun: 1,614
- Dan Fulara: 115
- Dale Moretz: 527
- Brett Roberts: 1,691a
- James Stormont: 1,080
- Robert Sutherby: 1,392
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bonnie Johnson: 11,077
- Brett Roberts: 15,955
- Ronald Muszynski: 971
District 66
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Aric Nesbitta - Incumbent Nesbitt first assumed office in 2011.
- Aric Nesbitt
November 4 General election candidates:
- Annie Brown: 11,646
- Aric Nesbitt: 15,753
District 67
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Tom Cochrana - Incumbent Cochran first assumed office in 2013.
- Tom Cochran
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Cochran: 16,976
- John Hayhoe: 14,281
District 68
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Andy Schora - Incumbent Schor first assumed office in 2013.
- Andy Schor
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Andy Schor: 19,602
- Rob Secaur: 5,884
District 69
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Sam Singha - Incumbent Singh first assumed office in 2013.
- Sam Singh
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Frank Lambert: 2,135a
- George Nastas III: 1,155
- Frank Lambert: 2,135
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sam Singh: 18,476
- Frank Lambert: 8,759
District 70
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Ken Hart: 970
- James Hoisington: 1,138a
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Rick Outmana - Incumbent Outman first assumed office in 2011.
- Rick Outman
November 4 General election candidates:
- James Hoisington: 8,283
- Rick Outman: 13,376
District 71
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Theresa Abeda - Incumbent Abed first assumed office in 2013.
- Theresa Abed
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Theresa Abed: 17,612
- Tom Barrett: 17,760
District 72
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Gabe Hudson: 2,443
- Ken Yonker: 5,778a - Incumbent Yonker first assumed office in 2011.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kemal Hamulic: 8,332
- Ken Yonker: 17,882
District 73
Note: IncumbentPeter MacGregor (R) won election toMichigan State Senate District 28.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Chris Afendoulis: 5,071a
- John Decker: 1,602
- Brian Downs: 210
- Brady Middleton: 393
- Tom Norton: 1,032
- Frank Pfaff, Jr.: 2,791
- Robert Regan: 2,940
- Chris Afendoulis: 5,071
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary Polonowski: 11,561
- Chris Afendoulis: 24,256
District 74
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Rob VerHeulena - Incumbent VerHeulen first assumed office in 2013.
- Rob VerHeulen
November 4 General election candidates:
- Richard Erdman: 8,509
- Rob VerHeulen: 18,789
District 75
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Brandon Dillona - Incumbent Dillon first assumed office in 2011.
- Brandon Dillon
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Brandon Dillon: 12,393
- John Lohrstorfer: 4,405
District 76
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Winnie Brinksa - Incumbent Brinks first assumed office in 2013.
- Winnie Brinks
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Keith Allard: 3,297
- Donijo DeJonge: 3,809a
- Stan Milanowski: 1,604
November 4 General election candidates:
- Winnie Brinks: 15,804
- Donijo DeJonge: 13,822
- William Mohr: 689
District 77
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Tom Hookera - Incumbent Hooker first assumed office in 2011.
- Tom Hooker
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jessica Hanselman: 7,938
- Tom Hooker: 16,114
District 78
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Dave Pagel: 4,348a - Incumbent Pagel first assumed office in 2013.
- Jim Walker: 1,407
- Dave Pagel: 4,348
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cartier Shields: 7,488
- Dave Pagel: 15,360
District 79
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Cindy Duran: 3,022
- Al Pscholka: 5,755a - Incumbent Pscholka first assumed office in 2011.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Eric Lester: 9,911
- Al Pscholka: 14,742
- Carl Oehling: 497
District 80
Note: IncumbentBob Genetski (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Randy Brink: 427
- Cindy Gamrat: 3,924a
- Stephen Schulz: 2,462
- Mary Whiteford: 2,798
November 4 General election candidates:
- Geoff Parker: 9,451
- Cindy Gamrat: 17,632
- Arnis Davidsons: 1,003
District 81
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Dan Lauwersa - Incumbent Lauwers first assumed office in 2013.
- Dan Lauwers
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bernardo Licata: 9,808
- Dan Lauwers: 18,174
District 82
Note: IncumbentKevin Daley (R), who is term-limited, ran forMichigan State Senate District 31.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Immanuel Eickholdt: 562
- Margaret Guerrero DeLuca: 2,326a
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Todd Courser: 3,477a
- Jacob Hunsanger: 1,593
- Jan Peabody: 3,126
- Sharna Smith: 1,239
- Todd Courser: 3,477
November 4 General election candidates:
- Margaret Guerrero DeLuca: 12,799
- Todd Courser: 15,699
District 83
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Paul Muxlowa - Incumbent Muxlow first assumed office in 2011.
- Paul Muxlow
November 4 General election candidates:
- Marcus Middleton: 9,157
- Paul Muxlow: 15,013
District 84
Note: IncumbentTerry Brown (D) ran forMichigan State Senate District 25.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Richard Badger: 1,141
- David Jaroch: 1,953a
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Curtis Boehmer: 707
- Edward Canfield: 3,239a
- Kurt Damrow: 1,162
- Dan Grimshaw: 1,388
- Marlene Jobe: 828
- Tom Wassa: 1,285
- James Wencel: 1,880
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Jaroch: 11,715
- Edward Canfield: 17,017
District 85
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ben Glardon: 6,542a - Incumbent Glardon first assumed office in 2011.
- George Sode: 1,350
- Ben Glardon: 6,542
November 4 General election candidates:
- Annie Braidwood: 13,714
- Ben Glardon: 16,881
- Roger Snyder: 1,473
District 86
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Lisa Posthumus Lyons: 7,492a - Incumbent Lyons first assumed office in 2011.
- Angela Rigas: 3,069
- Lisa Posthumus Lyons: 7,492
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lynn Mason: 10,516
- Lisa Posthumus Lyons: 20,273
District 87
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Mike Calltona - Incumbent Callton first assumed office in 2011.
- Mike Callton
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jordan Brehm: 10,182
- Mike Callton: 20,359
District 88
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Roger Victorya - Incumbent Victory first assumed office in 2013.
- Roger Victory
November 4 General election candidates:
- Janice Gwasdacus: 5,763
- Roger Victory: 22,789
District 89
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Amanda Price: 6,372a - Incumbent Price first assumed office in 2011.
- Matthew Wiedenhoeft: 2,113
- Amanda Price: 6,372
November 4 General election candidates:
- Don Bergman: 10,316
- Amanda Price: 21,805
District 90
Note: IncumbentJoe Haveman (R) did not seek re-election due to term limits.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Daniela Garcia: 4,092a
- Bob Harmsen: 705
- Geoff Haveman: 2,465
- Jim Holtrop: 318
- David Kroll: 551
- Daniela Garcia: 4,092
November 4 General election candidates:
- James Haspas: 5,521
- Daniela Garcia: 19,932
District 91
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Collene Lamontea - Incumbent Lamonte first assumed office in 2013.
- Collene Lamonte
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Kevin Erb: 759
- Holly Hughes: 3,543a
- Max Riekse: 900
November 4 General election candidates:
- Collene Lamonte: 12,681
- Holly Hughes: 12,734
Alan Jager: 1,959
District 92
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Marcia Hovey-Wrighta - Incumbent Hovey-Wright first assumed office in 2011.
- Marcia Hovey-Wright
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Marcia Hovey-Wright: 13,847
- Ken Berman: 6,841
District 93
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Tom Leonarda - Incumbent Leonard first assumed office in 2013.
- Tom Leonard
November 4 General election candidates:
- Josh Derke: 11,643
- Tom Leonard: 18,740
- Michael Trebesh: 2,974
District 94
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Tim Kellya - Incumbent Kelly first assumed office in 2013.
- Tim Kelly
November 4 General election candidates:
- Vincent Mosca: 12,634
- Tim Kelly: 20,925
District 95
Note: IncumbentStacy Erwin Oakes (D) ran forMichigan State Senate District 32.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Norman Braddock: 2,912
- Vanessa Guerra: 4,085a
- August 5 Republican primary:
Note: Haskins suspended his campaign prior to the primary, but remained on the ballot and appeared on the official general election candidate list.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Vanessa Guerra: 17,371
- Jordan Haskins: 5,412
Note: Paul Lyons received two write-in votes.
District 96
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Charles Brunnera - Incumbent Brunner first assumed office in 2011.
- Charles Brunner
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Charles Brunner: 20,319
- Carlos Jaime: 8,931
District 97
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Joel Johnsona - Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 2011.
- Joel Johnson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark Lightfoot: 9,688
- Joel Johnson: 16,570
District 98
Note: IncumbentJim Stamas (R), who was term-limited, won election toMichigan State Senate District 36.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Gary Glenn: 6,039a
- Karl Ieuter: 5,708
- Gary Glenn: 6,039
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joan Brausch: 13,322
- Gary Glenn: 16,388
District 99
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Kevin Cottera - Incumbent Cotter first assumed office in 2011.
- Kevin Cotter
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bryan Mielke: 10,676
- Kevin Cotter: 11,347
District 100
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Mark Balcom: 1,439a
- Bill Valko: 909
- Mark Balcom: 1,439
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jon Bumsteada - Incumbent Bumstead first assumed office in 2011.
- Jon Bumstead
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark Balcom: 9,330
- Jon Bumstead: 16,226
District 101
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ray Franza - Incumbent Franz first assumed office in 2011.
- Ray Franz
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Stobie: 18,319
- Ray Franz: 18,639
District 102
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- James Higgs: 2,567
- Phil Potvin: 5,242a - Incumbent Potvin first assumed office in 2011.
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Ruggles: 9,761
- Phil Potvin: 14,717
District 103
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Bruce Rendon: 8,042a - Incumbent Rendon first assumed office in 2011.
- Dave Ryan: 2,792
- Bruce Rendon: 8,042
November 4 General election candidates:
- James Cromwell: 10,396
- Bruce Rendon: 18,457
- Brad Richards: 1,659
District 104
Note: IncumbentWayne Schmidt (R), who was term-limited, won election toMichigan State Senate District 37.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Betsy Coffia: 3,139a
- Penny Larcom: 667
- Betsy Coffia: 3,139
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jamie Callahan: 1,606
- Robert Hentschel: 2,298
- Ken Hinton: 288
- Larry Inman: 2,430a
- Matt Lundy: 280
- Karen Renny: 1,112
- Beau Vore: 1,265
- Isaiah Wunsch: 2,205
November 4 General election candidates:
- Betsy Coffia: 15,317
- Larry Inman: 17,394
District 105
Note: IncumbentGreg MacMaster (R) ran forMichigan State Senate District 37.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Triston Cole: 8,627a
- Tony Cutler: 4,032
- Michael Vickory: 1,141
- Triston Cole: 8,627
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jay Calo: 12,549
- Triston Cole: 21,223
District 106
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Rozanne Curley: 945
- Robert Kennedy: 3,004a
- Scot McKenzie: 2,176
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Peter Pettaliaa - Incumbent Pettalia first assumed office in 2011.
- Peter Pettalia
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robert Kennedy: 15,226
- Peter Pettalia: 18,618
District 107
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Lee Chatfield: 6,561a
- Frank Foster: 5,570 - Incumbent Foster first assumed office in 2011.
- Lee Chatfield: 6,561
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Page: 12,402
- Lee Chatfield: 19,342
Note: William Damsgaard received 23 write-in votes.
District 108
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ed McBrooma - Incumbent McBroom first assumed office in 2011.
- Ed McBroom
November 4 General election candidates:
- Grant Carlson: 11,421
- Ed McBroom: 16,926
District 109
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- John Kivelaa - Incumbent Kivela first assumed office in 2013.
- John Kivela
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Kivela: 18,373
- Pete Mackin: 9,606
District 110
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Scott Diandaa - Incumbent Dianda first assumed office in 2013.
- Scott Dianda
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Scott Dianda: 16,415
- Bob Michaels: 10,614
See also
External links
- Official general election results
- Official primary election results
- Official primary election candidate list
- Official general election candidate list
Footnotes
- ↑1.01.1Breitbart, "6 key states to watch in 2014 elections," accessed June 5, 2014
- ↑Daily Kos Elections, "Daily Kos Elections releases new interactive state legislative maps for MI, RI, MN, and SD," April 9, 2014
- ↑Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑5.05.1MLive, "Common complaint from GOP primary challengers: Are we Democrats or conservatives?" April 23, 2014
- ↑6.06.1Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedmimov - ↑7.07.1Public Affairs Associates, "Competitive state House races," April 25, 2014
- ↑MLive, "Election 2014: Two candidates seeking to replace outgoing Michigan House Speaker in 63rd District seat," October 20, 2014
- ↑MLive, "National GOP group targets Kent County state House race, Dems poised to defend," August 28, 2014
- ↑Press & Guide, "State Rep. Philip Cavanagh announces run for Wayne County executive," March 3, 2014
