Michigan
Michigan State Senate Districts
Michigan State House Districts
Michigan Election Information
In the 2016 election, Clinton lost in Michigan by 0.2% (10,700 votes) in a nearly evenly split electorate. However, in the State House, Republicans control 57% of the seats while in the State Senate, Republicans control a staggering 71% of the seats. The Republican Trifecta in Michigan since 2010 has led to significant corrupt gerrymandering and voter suppression, entrenching Republicans in power. If you are a Democrat in Michigan, you are NOT being represented in your State House or Senate. November 2018 is your chance to right the imbalance and bring fairness back into Michigan politics before the 2020 census redistricting.
State House - Margins of Victory
All 110 districts in the House are up for reelection in November 2018 for two-year terms. Four districts were won by Clinton in 2016 that are currently occupied by a Republican (only 2 will have incumbents running). 8 districts were lost by Clinton but won by a Democrat. The Democrats need to pick up 9 seats to regain the majority.
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- Dark Blue %: Clinton Mov in District
- Orange %: 2016 House MoV (Dem-Rep)
- Red bar: Republican occupies district seat
- Blue bar: Democrat occupies district seat
State Senate - Margins of Victory
All 38 state senate districts are up for reelection for four-year terms. Four were won by Clinton but are occupied by a Republican (only 2 will have incumbents running).
Our Latest Research Reports
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MN-Campaign Finance
Minnesota: Sold to the Highest Bidder
Privatization that has become increasingly common across states is a result of the outsized power that one constituency—corporate interests—has to influence legislation. But corporations, whose primary motive is profit, don't necessarily consider the societal costs of their actions. We need a society that benefits the majority, not just a few wealthy individuals and corporations.
The American Legislative Exchange Council, commonly referred to as ALEC, and controlled by a few wealthy individuals and corporations, has had a huge impact on laws passed within the states. Its impact comes from writing "model" legislation, which is then given to lawmakers who sponsor it. This has resulted in nearly identical bills being passed in many different states. more ...
MN-Transportation
Minnesota: Roads to Ruin
Minnesota’s roads are vital infrastructure that allows personal and commercial traffic to operate safely and efficiently. These same roads and highways, however, are decaying rapidly due to years of being underfunded. Ignoring a problem does not make it simply go away, yet the Republican-controlled state House seems to think it will. The Legislature controls the purse strings for the state’s transportation system. It is apparent that this goal cannot be met as long as the Republicans control the Legislature. more ...
FL-Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid Expansion in Florida
Expanding Medicaid in Florida will improve the health of adults, children, veterans, and the working poor, it will help fight the opioid crisis which kills 14 people a day in Florida. Expanding Medicaid is good for the Florida economy and will return federal dollars to the Sunshine State that taxpayers in Florida paid into the system. more ...
Our Featured Candidates
We are supporting candidates where we can make a big difference and help flip seats blue in State Houses and Senates.
Jim Haadsma
County Commissioner Jim Haadsma fights to make sure people in my community all get a fair shot at success for themselves and their families
Matt Koleszar
Public school educator Matt Koleszar wants to represent the average, hard-working Michigander and their values and improve schools.