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 83rd House District is located in Kent County, including Wyoming and portions of Grand Rapids.
Commentary
Representative John Fitzgerald is running for a second term in this Democratic-leaning district. He’s facing former Representative Tommy Brann, who previously represented portions of this district and performed well in past elections. Given the close political base in this seat and the candidates, this will be a race to watch this November.
Democratic Candidate:
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- Representative John Fitzgerald – State representative, former Wyoming City Councilman.
Republican Candidate:
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- Tommy Brann – Former state representative, restaurant owner/operator, author, and songwriter.
