The past year has perhaps been the most confusing time in Michigan politics. For the first time in our state’s history, the people of Michigan voted to overhaul the redistricting process and develop an Independent Citizen’s Redistricting Commission. After much deliberation, many public hearings and lawsuits, the maps are final.
This process, combined with term-limits and legislators seeking higher office, has resulted in a scenario where virtually every district in northern Michigan is now an open seat. Only a few incumbents have maintained a similar district as they now represent.
That’s why the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance developed our 2022 Election Guide. This page is intended to be a matter-of-fact guide to help understand new district lines and corresponding candidate information.
Click on a candidate’s picture to learn more about them. Click on their name to see campaign finance reports.
Base numbers according to MIRS News.
For any questions, please contact NMCA Director of Government Relations, Henry Wolf at Henry.Wolf@traverseconnect.com.
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State Senate: District 32
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 50.2%
Republican – 49.8%
Sen. Jon Bumstead will take on Rep. Terry Sabo of Muskegon.
State Senate: District 33
Sen. Rick Outman will face Democrat challenger Mark Bignell in November.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 36.2%
Republican – 63.8%
State Senate: District 34
Rep. Roger Hauck will face off against Democrat Christine Gerace.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 41.5%
Republican – 58.5%
State Senate: District 36
Rep. Michele Hoitenga will be up against former Rep. Joel Sheltrown in November.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 37.9%
Republican – 62.1%
State Senate: District 37
Rep. John Damoose will run against Barbara Conley.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 43.2%
Republican – 56.8%
State Senate: District 38
Sen. Ed McBroom will take on Democrat John Braamse of Marquette.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 45.7%
Republican – 54.3%
State House: District 100
Republican Tom Kunse will face Democrat Nate Bailey in November.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 37.9%
Republican – 62.1%
State House: District 101
Joseph Fox will run against Democrat Amanda Siggins.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 36.4%
Republican – 63.6%
State House: District 102
Sen. Curt VanderWall will face Brian Hosticka.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 43.8%
Republican – 56.2%
State House: District 103
Grand Traverse County Commissioner Betsy Coffia will take on Rep. Jack O’Malley in November.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 48.2%
Republican – 51.8%
State House: District 104
Rep. John Roth will compete against Democrat Cathy Albro.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 38.8%
Republican – 61.2%
State House: District 105
Rep. Ken Borton will run against Democrat Adam Wojdan.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 36.0%
Republican – 64.0%
State House: District 106
Cheboygan County Drain Commissioner Cam Cavitt will take on Marie Fielder in November.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 38.9%
Republican – 61.1%
State House: District 107
Neil Friske will face Jodi Decker.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 42.2%
Republican – 57.8%
State House: District 108
Menominee County Commissioner David Prestin will face Democrat Chris Lopez in November.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 40.5%
Republican – 59.5%
State House: District 109
Jenn Hill will take on Republican Melody Wagner.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 52.9%
Republican – 47.1%
State House: District 110
The field is set here – Democratic candidate Casey VerBerkmoes is challenging Rep. Greg Markkanen in November.
Base Numbers:
Democrat – 42.9%
Republican – 57.1%
