Leading up to the November 5 general election, we are highlighting races generally considered swing seats.
District Overview:
The district includes portions of Genesee and Oakland counties.
Commentary:
Incumbent Republican Representative David Martin is serving his third term in the Michigan House and running for reelection this November in the 68th District, which has a slight Republican lean. This will be one of the most packed House races, with a libertarian and no-party-affiliation candidate joining the two major-party candidates on the ballot. Democratic candidate Matt Schlinker ran unsuccessfully in 2024 and is trying again this year to unseat Representative Martin, who has a strong incumbent track record representing this area in both the legislature and on the county commission. It will take a major effort to knock off this incumbent, but the opportunity is there.
Democratic Candidate:
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- Matt Schlinker – Retired auto worker.
Republican Candidate:
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- Representative David Martin – State Representative, Veteran, and former veteran service coordinator for Mott Community College.
Libertarian Candidate:
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- Deanna Martin – Retired accountant and business owner.
No Party Affiliation Candidate:
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- Joe McHugh
