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 Clinton, Ingham, and Shiawassee Counties.
Commentary
After serving 10 years in the Legislature, Democratic Senator Sam Singh decided against running for reelection. The district has a 55.5% Democratic base, and the winner of that primary race is expected to win this November.
Democratic Candidates:
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- Rashida Harrison – Professor, holds a Ph.D. in African American and African Studies, with a concentration in sociology.
- Ted Kilvington – Air Force Veteran, court analyst.
- Robert Pena – Ingham County Commissioner.
- Mark Polsdofer – Works in government affairs for the Michigan Department of Transportation, Ingham County Commissioner, former deputy director of legislative affairs for Governor Granholm.
