Leading up to the November 5 general election, we are highlighting races generally considered swing seats.
District Overview:
The district includes most of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, including Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, and Schoolcraft counties and portions of Chippewa and Mackinac counties.
Commentary:
After 14 years serving in the Legislature, incumbent Republican Senator Ed McBroom is term-limited from running for reelection. The Republican Party has the advantage in this district with a 54.3% base. Representative Prestin is running in this seat after serving two terms in the House of Representatives. He faces a local elected official, Kelli Van Ginhoven, and former Democratic Representative Sara Cambensy, who is running as an independent.
Democratic Candidate:
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- Kelli van Ginhoven – Delta County Commissioner, small business owner.
Republican Candidate:
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- Representative David Prestin – State Representative, former Menominee County Commissioner, paramedic, first responder, and volunteer firefighter.
No Party Affiliation:
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- Sara Cambensy – Former State Representative and Marquette City Commissioner.
