Leading up to the November 5 general election, we are highlighting races generally considered swing seats.
District Overview:
The district includes portions of Monroe and Wayne Counties.
Commentary:
Republican Representative Jim DeSana has represented this district for two terms and is running for another term. The Democratic candidate has a slight advantage in this race with a 52.1% base.
Democratic Candidate:
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- Darian Counts – Editor-in-chief of Detroit Live Magazine, musician, and business owner.
Republican Candidate:
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- Representative Jim DeSana – State representative, runs a family farm, worked as a sales representative, and an NCAA baseball umpire.
