Through the primary election on August 6, we will highlight races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base. The candidate’s website, professional information, and a sample of known endorsements are listed when available.
District Overview
The 50th House District is located in Livingston County and includes Howell.
Commentary
This seat is considered safe for the Republican party, making that primary race key. Representative Robert Bezotte is running for a third term in office. He is facing three candidates this August; however, they are all personally new to campaigning for elected office.
Democratic Candidate:
Republican Candidates:
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- Representative Robert Bezotte – State representative, retired Livingston County Sheriff, Army Veteran.
- Kristina Lyke – Attorney.
- Dominic Restuccia – Realtor, former congressional staffer.
- Jason Woolford – Marine Corp Veteran, non-profit president, former VP of sales for marble and granite distribution companies.