Leading up to the August 4 primary, we are highlighting key races shaped by voter demographics in the district. Candidate websites and professional backgrounds are listed when available.
District Overview:
The district includes portions of Lapeer, Tuscola, Genesee, and Saginaw Counties.
Commentary:
After serving 14 years in the Legislature, Republican Senator Kevin Daley is term-limited from running for reelection. While the district has a 55.4% Republican base, during the last Senate election in 2022, the Republican candidate for the seat received 62% of the vote.
Republican Candidates:
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- Daltson Atwell – Small business owner.
- Matthew Bierlein – State Representative, small business owner, former Tuscola County Commissioner, and legislative staffer.
- James Graham
- Gabriel Lossing – Veteran and farmer.
- Candice Miller
