Monday, November 19, 2012

Legislative Update Special Edition (Election Wrap-Up)


As the election results get finalized, we wanted to pass along to you the unofficial results from the recent election.  As you’re well aware, President Barack Obama soundly defeated Governor Mitt Romney here in Michigan, but here are other noteworthy elections in the state last night:   

·         Senator Debbie Stabenow also scored a strong victory over former Congressman Pete Hoekstra. 

·         The state Supreme Court returned Justices Markman and Zahra to the bench and Democratic nominee Bridget McCormack locked up the third open seat on the court.  The Republicans retained their 4-3 majority on the high court. 

·         All six ballot proposals were defeated.

 

The House Republicans retained their majority by a 59-51 advantage (down from 64-46).  Here are some of the key races highlighted:

·         House District 76 - Representative Roy Schmidt was defeated by Democrat Winnie Brinks. DEMOCRATIC PICK-UP.

·         House District 84 - Republican Dan Grimshaw was defeated by former Representative Terry Brown.  DEMOCRATIC PICK-UP.

·         House District 101 - Representative Ray Franz (Republican) defeated Democrat Allen O’Shea 51%-48%.  REPUBLICAN HOLD.

·         House District 91 - Representative Holly Hughes (Republican) was defeated by Democrat Colleen LaMonte in a razor thin contest by 333 votes.  DEMOCRATIC PICK-UP.

·         House District 57 - Representative Nancy Jenkins (Republican) faces former Democratic State Senator Jim Berryman.  Ms. Jenkins prevailed by over 2000 votes.  REPUBLICAN HOLD.

·         House District 71 - Representative Deb Shaughnessy (Republican) faced a rematch with her 2010 opponent, Democrat Theresa Abed, whom she narrowly defeated. Representative Shaughnessy was defeated by more than 3000 votes. DEMOCRATIC PICK-UP.

·         House District 63 – Republican Speaker of the House Jase Bolger faced Democrat Bill Farmer on Tuesday.  Speaker Bolger survived a scare by 800 votes.  REPUBLICAN HOLD.

·         House District 110 - Representative Matt Huuki faced Democrat Scott Dianda.  Mr. Dianda capitalized on the increased turnout and defeated Representative Huuki by just over 1000 votes.  DEMOCRATIC PICK-UP.

·         House District 52 - Representative Mark Ouimet (Republican) faced Democrat Gretchen Driskell in this that covers parts of Washtenaw County.  Ms. Driscoll defeated Representative Ouimet by over 3000 votes. DEMOCRATIC PICK-UP.

·         House District 39 - Republican Klint Kesto faced Democrat Pam Jackson in this open seat previously held by a Democrat which includes West Bloomfield, Commerce and Wixom in Oakland County.  Mr. Kesto prevailed by almost 3000 votes. REPUBLICAN PICK-UP.

·         House District 25 - Republican Sean Clark faced off against Democrat Henry Yanez in this seat consisting portions of Sterling Heights and Warren.  Mr. Yanez prevailed by just over 1000 votes. DEMOCRATIC HOLD.

·         House District 67 - Republican Jeff Oesterle faced Democrat Tom Cochren in this seat covering southern Ingham County. Mr. Cochren defeated Mr. Oesterle by over 5000 votes.  DEMOCRATIC HOLD.

·         House District 103 - Representative Bruce Rendon faced Democrat Lon Johnson in this seat that includes Kalkaska, Crawford, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Ogemaw Counties. Representative Rendon defeated Mr. Johnson by over 2500 votes.  REPUBLICAN HOLD.

·         House District 108 - Representative Ed McBroom faced Democrat Sharon Gray in this seat covering the Southwest Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Representative McBroom defeated Ms. Gray by over 3500 votes. REPUBLICAN HOLD.

·         House District 70 - Representative Rick Outman (Republican) faced a rematch versus former Representative Mike Huckleberry (Democrat) in this seat that includes Montcalm and parts of Gratiot Counties.  Representative Outman defeated Mr. Huckleberry by just under 3000 votes.  REPUBLICAN HOLD.

·         House District 23 - Representative Pat Somerville (Republican) defeated Democrat Tom Boritzki .  REPUBLICAN HOLD.

·         House District 106 - Representative Peter Pettalia (Republican) defeated Democrat Kenneth Hubbard in this seat covering Iosco, Alcona, Alpena, Presque Isle, and Cheboygan Counties. REPUBLICAN HOLD.

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