Through the general election on November 5, we will highlight races generally considered swing seats. The candidate’s website and professional information are listed when available.
District Overview
The 109th House District is located in the Upper Peninsula, including Alger, Baraga, Dickinson, and Marquette Counties.
Commentary
Representative Jenn Hill is running for a second term in this Democratic-leaning district. Next month, she’ll face political newcomer Karl Bohnak. While he lacks experience running for public office, he was the local meteorologist for 40 years, providing name recognition to part of the voter base.
Democratic Candidate:
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- Representative Jenn Hill – State Representative, infrastructure advocate and nonprofit leader, served on the Marquette City Commission.
Republican Candidate:
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- Karl Bohnak – Meteorologist, author, and historian.
