Michigan's 9th Congressional District
Michigan's 9th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Lisa McClain (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Michigan representatives represented an average of 775,726 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 707,973 residents.
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2024
Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)
Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Incumbent Lisa McClain defeated Clinton St. Mosley, Jim Walkowicz, and Kevin Vayko in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Lisa McClain (R) | 66.8 | 312,593 | |
Clinton St. Mosley (D) | 29.5 | 138,138 | ||
Jim Walkowicz (Working Class Party) | 2.6 | 12,169 | ||
Kevin Vayko (L) | 1.1 | 5,338 |
Total votes: 468,238 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Clinton St. Mosley advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Clinton St. Mosley | 100.0 | 41,492 |
Total votes: 41,492 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Incumbent Lisa McClain advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Lisa McClain | 100.0 | 97,611 |
Total votes: 97,611 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeffrey Jowske (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Kevin Vayko advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on July 20, 2024.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Kevin Vayko (L) |
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Working Class Party convention
Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Jim Walkowicz advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on June 23, 2024.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Jim Walkowicz (Working Class Party) |
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2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Incumbent Lisa McClain defeated Brian Steven Jaye, Jim Walkowicz, and Jacob Kelts in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Lisa McClain (R) | 63.9 | 238,300 | |
Brian Steven Jaye (D) | 33.2 | 123,702 | ||
Jim Walkowicz (Working Class Party) | 1.8 | 6,571 | ||
Jacob Kelts (L) | 1.2 | 4,349 |
Total votes: 372,922 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Brian Steven Jaye advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Brian Steven Jaye | 100.0 | 48,802 |
Total votes: 48,802 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Incumbent Lisa McClain defeated Michelle Donovan in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Lisa McClain | 78.7 | 97,017 | |
Michelle Donovan | 21.3 | 26,215 |
Total votes: 123,232 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joel Needham (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Jacob Kelts advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on July 10, 2022.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Jacob Kelts (L) |
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Working Class Party convention
Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Jim Walkowicz advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on June 26, 2022.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Jim Walkowicz (Working Class Party) |
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2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Incumbent Andy Levin defeated Charles Langworthy, Andrea Kirby, Mike Saliba, and Douglas Troszak in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Andy Levin (D) | 57.7 | 230,318 | |
Charles Langworthy (R) | 38.4 | 153,296 | ||
Andrea Kirby (Working Class Party) | 2.2 | 8,970 | ||
Mike Saliba (L) | 1.6 | 6,532 | ||
Douglas Troszak (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 1 |
Total votes: 399,117 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Incumbent Andy Levin advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Andy Levin | 100.0 | 103,202 |
Total votes: 103,202 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Charles Langworthy defeated Gabi Grossbard in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Charles Langworthy | 57.4 | 32,084 | |
Gabi Grossbard | 42.6 | 23,846 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 |
Total votes: 55,931 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Mike Saliba advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on July 18, 2020.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Mike Saliba (L) |
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Working Class Party convention
Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Andrea Kirby advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on July 26, 2020.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Andrea Kirby (Working Class Party) |
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Andy Levin defeated Candius Stearns, Andrea Kirby, and John McDermott in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Andy Levin (D) | 59.7 | 181,734 | |
Candius Stearns (R) | 36.8 | 112,123 | ||
Andrea Kirby (Working Class Party) | 2.2 | 6,797 | ||
John McDermott (G) | 1.3 | 3,909 |
Total votes: 304,563 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Andy Levin defeated Ellen Lipton and Martin Brook in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Andy Levin | 52.4 | 49,612 | |
Ellen Lipton | 42.4 | 40,174 | ||
Martin Brook | 5.1 | 4,865 |
Total votes: 94,651 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steven Bieda (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9
Candius Stearns advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Candius Stearns | 100.0 | 47,410 |
Total votes: 47,410 | ||||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Sander Levin (D) defeated Christopher Morse (R), Matthew Orlando (L), and John McDermott (G) in the general election on November 8, 2016. No candidate faced a primary opponent in August.[1][2][3][4]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | 57.9% | 199,661 | ||
Republican | Christopher Morse | 37.4% | 128,937 | |
Libertarian | Matthew Orlando | 2.8% | 9,563 | |
Green | John McDermott | 1.9% | 6,614 | |
Total Votes | 344,775 | |||
Source: Michigan Secretary of State |
2014
The 9th Congressional District of Michigan held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Sander Levin (D) defeated challengers George Brikho (R), Gregory Creswell (L) and John McDermott (G) in the general election.
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | 60.4% | 136,342 | ||
Republican | George Brikho | 36.1% | 81,470 | |
Libertarian | Gregory Creswell | 2.1% | 4,792 | |
Green | John McDermott | 1.4% | 3,153 | |
Total Votes | 225,757 | |||
Source: Michigan Secretary of State |
General election candidates
Sander Levin - Incumbent
George Brikho
Gregory Creswell
John McDermott
August 5, 2014, primary results
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2012
The 9th Congressional District of Michigan held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent from the 12th District, Sandy Levin, won the election.[5]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | 61.9% | 208,846 | ||
Republican | Don Volaric | 34% | 114,760 | |
Libertarian | Jim Fulner | 1.8% | 6,100 | |
Green | Julia Williams | 1.4% | 4,708 | |
UST | Les Townsend | 0.9% | 2,902 | |
Total Votes | 337,316 | |||
Source: Michigan Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" |
Primary results
Republican Primary
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
---|---|---|
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61.6% | 24,519 |
Gregory Dildilian | 38.4% | 15,284 |
Total Votes | 39,803 |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Gary Peters won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Rocky Raczkowski (R), Adam Goodman (L), Douglas Campbell (G), Bob Gray (NPA) and Matthew Kuofie (NPA) in the general election.[6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gary Peters won election to the United States House. He defeated incumbent Joe Knollenberg (R), Jack Kevorkian (NPA), Adam Goodman (L) and Douglas Campbell (G) in the general election.[7]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Joe Knollenberg won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Nancy Skinner (D), Adam Goodman (L) and Matthew Abel (G) in the general election.[8]
2004
On November 2, 2004, Joe Knollenberg won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Steven Reifman (D) and Robert Schubring (L) in the general election.[9]
2002
On November 5, 2002, Joe Knollenberg won re-election to the United States House. He defeated David Fink (D) and Robert Schubring (L) in the general election.[10]
2000
On November 7, 2000, Dale Kildee won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Grant Garrett (R), Laurie Martin (L), Terry Haines (U.S. Taxpayers) and Alaya Bouche (Natural Law) in the general election.[11]
1998
On November 3, 1998, Dale Kildee won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Tom McMillin (R) and Malcolm Johnson (L) in the general election.[12]
1996
On November 5, 1996, Dale Kildee won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Patrick Nowak (R), Malcolm Johnson (L) and Terrence Daryl Shulman (Natural Law) in the general election.[13]
1994
On November 8, 1994, Dale Kildee won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Megan O'Neill (R) and Karen Blasdell (Natural Law) in the general election.[14]
1992
On November 3, 1992, Dale Kildee won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Megan O'Neill (R), Key Halverson (Natural Law) and Jerome White (Workers League) in the general election.[15]
1990
On November 6, 1990, Guy Vander Jagt won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Geraldine Greene (D) in the general election.[16]
District map
Redistricting
2020-2021
Michigan’s congressional district boundaries became law on March 26, 2022, 60 days after the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) published its report on the redistricting plans with the secretary of state.[17][18] On December 28, 2021, the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) approved what was named the "Chestnut" map by a vote of 8-5. Two Democrats, two Republicans, and four nonpartisan members voted to approve the plan with the five remaining commissioners in favor of other plans. As required, "at least two commissioners who affiliate with each major party, and at least two commissioners who do not affiliate with either major party" voted in favor of the adopted map.[19]
The MICRC was established after voters approved a 2018 constitutional amendment that transferred the power to draw the state's congressional and legislative districts from the state legislature to an independent redistricting commission. Under the terms of the amendment, "Within 30 days after adopting a plan, the commission shall publish the plan and the material reports, reference materials, and data used in drawing it, including any programming information used to produce and test the plan." The adopted plan becomes law 60 days after the MICRC publishes that report.[19]
Beth LeBlanc of The Detroit News wrote that, “Unlike other congressional maps the commission had to choose from, Chestnut was set apart by its inclusion of Grand Rapids and Muskegon in the same district, its grouping of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo and its ability to keep Jackson County whole, instead of breaking off part of the county into an Ann Arbor area district.”[20] According to Clara Hendrickson and Todd Spangler of the Detroit Free Press, "According to three measures of partisan fairness based on statewide election data from the past decade, the map favors Republicans. But those measures also show a significant reduction in the Republican bias compared to the map drawn a decade ago by a Republican legislature, deemed one of the most politically biased maps in the country. One of the partisan fairness measures used by the commission indicates Democratic candidates would have an advantage under the new map."[21] This map took effect for Michigan’s 2022 congressional elections.
How does redistricting in Michigan work? In Michigan, a non-politician commission is responsible for drawing both congressional and state legislative district plans. The commission comprises 13 members, including four Democrats, four Republicans, and five unaffiliated voters or members of minor parties. In order for a map to be enacted, at least seven members must vote for it, including at least two Democrats, two Republicans, and two members not affiliated with either major party.[22]
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission prepared this document specifically explaining the redistricting process after the 2020 census.
Michigan District 9
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Michigan District 9
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2010-2011
In 2011, the Michigan State Legislature re-drew the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.
District analysis
- See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
- See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores
2024
Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+18. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 18 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Michigan's 9th the 62nd most Republican district nationally.[23]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 64.0%-34.6%.[24]
2022
Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+18. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 18 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Michigan's 9th the 62nd most Republican district nationally.[25]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 34.6% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 64.0%.[26]
2018
Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+4. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 4 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Michigan's 9th Congressional District the 175th most Democratic nationally.[27]
FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.07. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.07 points toward that party.[28]
See also
- Redistricting in Michigan
- Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2024
- Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2022
- Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2020
- Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 20, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Michigan House Primaries Results," August 2, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed September 6, 2016
- ↑ CNN, "Election Results," accessed November 8, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Michigan," accessed November 3, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 1996," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 8, 1994," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1992," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 1990," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Michigan.gov, "Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission-Public Notice of Adopted Plans," accessed March 30, 2022
- ↑ Dave Beaudoin, "Email communication with Edward Woods III, Communications and Outreach Director of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission," March 1, 2022
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Michigan Legislature, "Article IV § 6" - Independent citizens redistricting commission for state legislative and congressional districts," accessed January 3, 2022
- ↑ The Detroit News, "Michigan redistricting panel wraps adoption of state House, Senate, congressional maps" December 28, 2021
- ↑ Detroit Free Press, "Michigan's redistricting commission adopts final congressional map for the next decade" December 28, 2021
- ↑ Michigan Radio, "Redistricting proposal passes in Michigan," November 6, 2018
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018