Leading up to the November 5 general election, we are highlighting races generally considered swing seats.
District Overview:
The district includes portions of Northville, Northville Township, Plymouth, Plymouth Township, and Livonia.
Commentary:
This seat is currently held by Representative Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth), who opted to run for the Michigan Senate instead of seeking reelection to the House. This open seat has been trending left in recent years. Joe Biden won this seat 51%-47%, and Governor Whitmer last won this seat 56.5%-42%. With this being an open seat, both the Democratic and Republican Parties will need a strong campaign effort from their candidate.
Democratic Candidate:
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- Lisa McIntyre – Licensed professional counselor and former president and current treasurer of the Northville Board of Education.
Republican Candidate:
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- Casey Noce – Middle school history teacher, pastor, and realtor.
