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 comprises the townships of Sparta, Alpine, Algoma, Courtland, Cannon, Grattan, Vergennes, and parts of Tyrone and Plainfield, as well as the City of Rockford.
Commentary
Republican Representative Bryan Posthumus decided not to run for a fourth term in the House. The open seat has a 62.8% Republican base, making that primary race key to who is likely to represent the district next term. Among the candidates is former state representative Lynn Afendoulis, who previously served one term in the House.
Republican Candidates:
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- Lynn Afendoulis – Former state representative.
- Susannah Watts – Nurse, small business owner.
- Andrew Jackson Willis
- Jordan Youngquist – Small business owner.
