Updates About Elections

The April 16 special elections in two Metro Detroit districts carry immense significance for Michigan’s House control, currently deadlocked between Republicans and Democrats. Following successful mayoral races for former state representatives Kevin Coleman (D-Westland, district 25) and Lori Stone (D-Warren, district 13), both vacated their seats in the Michigan House in December, leading to the current 54-54 split between the parties. However, Tuesday’s vote could break this stalemate.

With Democratic candidates Mai Xiong and Peter Herzberg expected to secure victories against Republican Candidates Ronald Singer and Josh Powell in their respective Democratic-leaning districts, the stage is set for a potential shift in power. Xiong and Herzberg prioritize local issues like education funding and infrastructure improvements, while Singer and Powell aim to challenge the odds by focusing on taxation and transparency. Regardless of the outcome, the special elections mark a pivotal moment in Michigan’s political landscape for years to come.

The federal panel overseeing the redistricting of several Detroit-area House districts has approved the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s Motown Sound remedy map for the upcoming 2024 elections. The court ruled that the commission’s map complies with federal law, rejecting arguments for an alternative map. The Motown Sound map will be used for the upcoming elections after changes were made to 15 districts following the ruling that seven were unconstitutional. Read more about the redistricting and Supreme Court ruling here.

¶See the Michigan Motown Sound Final House District Map Here

Republican Representative Graham Filler (Duplain Township) has announced that he will not be seeking reelection. Filler initially stated that he would be serving the allowed six years in the House prior to the term limit changes. Now on his sixth year in office, Filler is sticking with his original plan. Although he is eligible for reelection under new term limits, he will not be pursuing a fourth term.

Throughout his tenure serving the 93rd House district, Filler has focused on law enforcement, public safety, nuclear energy, small business, and agriculture.