Primary Election Overview: 3rd Michigan House District

May 14, 2024

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Through the primary election on August 6, we will highlight races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base. The candidate’s website and professional information are listed when available. 

District Overview

The 3rd House District is located in southeast Michigan. 

Commentary

Representative Farhat is running for a second term in office, facing two opponents in the primary race. This seat has a strong 75% Democratic race, making that primary key to who will represent this district next year.

Democratic Candidates:

Republican Candidate:

    • Richard Zeile – Former member of the State Board of Education, pastor, and headmaster.

Michigan Legislative Consultants is a bipartisan lobbying firm based in Lansing, Michigan. Our team of lobbyists and procurement specialists provide a wide range of services for some of the most respected companies in America. For more on MLC, visit www.mlcmi.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Recent Posts

Ballot Proposals Before Voters

Ballot Proposals Before Voters

This year, Michigan voters have two statewide ballot proposals they will vote on in the general election. While vastly different, both could have major impacts on the Michigan Constitution and campaign finance laws in the state. Proposal 1: Constitutional Convention...

Michigan Voters Continue to Cast Ballots

Michigan Voters Continue to Cast Ballots

With one week left until the General Election, 18.8% of active registered voters have cast their ballot. In Michigan, 1,392,170 ballots have been cast; of those, over 1.1 million were cast via a mail ballot. This is the first midterm statewide general election with...

Education Gap Research Shared

Education Gap Research Shared

This week, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) released a new study examining the growing education gap between men and women. The report’s findings were discussed during a virtual panel discussion featuring the...

Michigan Legislative Consultants

Michigan Legislative Consultants
110 W. Michigan Avenue
Suite 500
Lansing, MI 48933
517.372.2560
517.372.0130 fax

1001 Woodward Avenue
Suite 500
Detroit, MI 48226

MLC is proud to be the Michigan member of NASL