Michigan voters return mix of Democrats and Republicans to office

Summarised from 2 outlets · 10 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 21:15 · Archive

Michigan has reelected several state and federal legislators, including Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet to Congress.

Michigan voters have returned several legislators to office across state and federal races. At the congressional level, Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet won reelection to Michigan's 8th Congressional District, defeating Republican Thomas J. Smith. Rivet was first elected to the U.S. House in 2024 after serving in the Michigan Senate. The district includes Flint, Saginaw, Bay City and Midland. Rivet campaigned on lowering costs for working families, including expenses for housing, groceries and prescription drugs.

Democratic state Sen. Sean McCann has declared victory over Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, which if confirmed would flip the seat to Democrats.

In state House races, Democrat Betsy Coffia won reelection to the 103rd District, defeating Republican Edwin Dean. Republican Jerry Neyer, a dairy farmer and chair of the Michigan House Agriculture Committee, won reelection in the 92nd District, defeating Democrat Luke Del Castillo. Democrat Jim Haadsma reclaimed his 44th District seat after losing his 2024 election by fewer than 70 votes.

How it is being reported

• Democrat Betsy Coffia wins reelection to 103rd District House seatLANSING — Democrat Betsy Coffia has won reelection to Michigan’s 103rd House District, defeating Republican Edwin Dean. Coffia, a Traverse City resident, was first elected to the state House in 2022, defeating Republican incumbent Jack O’Malley. She won reelection in 2024 against Republican Lisa…9And10News · 4 Nov, 16:06
• Jim Haadsma wins back 44th District seat in Michigan House, AP projectsFormer state Rep. Jim Haadsma, a Democrat, has been reelected to Michigan House of Representatives after losing his 2024 election by fewer than 70 votes.Woodtv · 4 Nov, 15:29
• McCann declares victory over U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga in MI-04Democratic state Sen. Sean McCann has declared victory over Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga. If confirmed, the win would flip Michigan's 4th Congressional District.Woodtv · 4 Nov, 14:21
• Rivet wins 8th Congressional District raceLANSING — Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet has won the race for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, defeating Republican Thomas J. Smith. Rivet was first elected to the U.S. House in 2024 after serving in the Michigan Senate. She campaigned on lowering costs for working families, including…9And10News · 4 Nov, 13:51
• Neyer wins reelection in 92nd House DistrictRepublican Jerry Neyer has won reelection in Michigan’s 92nd House District, defeating Democratic challenger Luke Del Castillo. Neyer campaigned on lowering taxes, supporting Michigan farmers, improving education and strengthening public safety. A dairy farmer, Neyer has served as chair of the…9And10News · 4 Nov, 10:35
• Republican Mike Hoadley reelected to 99th District House seatRepublican Mike Hoadley has won reelection to Michigan’s 99th House District, defeating Democrat David Forgione. Hoadley, an Au Gres native and U.S. Army veteran, was first elected to the state House in 2022. Before entering the Legislature, he served on the Au Gres City Council and as the city’s…9And10News · 4 Nov, 10:32
• Republican Jaxon Deur wins 101st District House raceRepublican Jaxon Deur has won the race for Michigan’s 101st House District, defeating Democrat Christopher Crain. Deur will take over the seat from Republican Joseph Fox, who was first elected in 2022 and is not seeking reelection. Deur campaigned on economic growth, lowering costs for Michigan…9And10News · 4 Nov, 10:22
• Republican Curt VanderWall defeats challenger Angel Coon in 102nd District raceRepublican Curt VanderWall has won reelection to Michigan’s 102nd House District, defeating Democrat Angel Coon. VanderWall was first elected to the Michigan House in 2018. Before serving in the Legislature, he worked as a pharmacist and owned a pharmacy in Ludington. During his time in office…9And10News · 4 Nov, 10:17
• Jack Bergman Wins Re-Election in Michigan’s 1st Congressional DistrictLANSING - Republican incumbent Jack Bergman has won re-election to Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Callie Barr. Bergman will return to Congress to continue representing a district that includes the Upper Peninsula and much of Northern Michigan. Bergman, a…9And10News · 4 Nov, 08:14
• Barr and Buttigieg rally in Traverse City ahead of Election DayBarr is running against Republican Rep. Jack Bergman, who represents Michigan’s 1st District in the House of Representatives.9And10News · 2 Nov, 17:03

In this story: Jerry Neyer · Luke Del Castillo · Kristen McDonald Rivet · Thomas J. Smith · Sean McCann · Bill Huizenga · Betsy Coffia · Michigan

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