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 south Lansing and Delhi Township.
Commentary
After serving four terms in the House, Democratic Representative Kara Hope opted not to run for reelection this year. The district has a 68% Democratic base, making that race key to who will represent this district next term.
Democratic Candidates:
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- Aaron Iturralde – High school social studies teacher.
- Harold Pope – Army Veteran, former leader of the NAACP Lansing Branch
- TyJuan Thirdgill
