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 Cascade Township, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, southern Grand Rapids Township, and a portion of Grand Rapids.
Commentary
After two terms serving in the House, Democratic Representative Phil Skaggs opted to run for a seat in the Michigan Senate. While the partisan split is close, Representative Skaggs has performed well in this seat, and it is likely the winner of the Democratic primary race will have a good shot at winning this November against the sole Republican candidate, Doug Lee.
Democratic Candidates:
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- Lily Cheng-Schulting – Attorney, small business owner.
- Kristen Fauson -Forest Hills Board of Education member, teacher, worked in nuclear elimination.
- Kris Pachla – Kent County Commissioner, former teacher, worked in education policy.
