Leading up to the August 4 primary, we are highlighting key races shaped by voter demographics in the district. Candidate websites and professional backgrounds are listed when available.
District Overview
This southeast Michigan district includes portions of Dearborn Heights and the City of Dearborn.
Commentary
This seat is open after Representative Erin Byrnes decided to forego a third term and run instead in the Michigan Senate. The district has a 61% Democratic base, meaning whoever wins that primary race is all but assured to win in the general election. Former Representative Gary Worochak is running for a fourth term in the Michigan House, following recent changes to the state’s term limit laws.
Democratic Candidates:
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- Jalal Abdallah – Attorney
- Leslie Herrick – Dearborn City Council President Pro Tem
- Gary Woronchak – Former state representative, Wayne County Commissioner, and newspaper editor
