Tag: michigan
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Fifteen of 20 Michigan State Senate committee chairs raised less money than the average member this cycle
Elections for all 38 seats in the Michigan State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held a 22-16 majority heading into the election. Committee chair fundraising State legislative committee chairs set a committee’s legislative agenda. Some committee chairs raise significantly more money than their non-chair counterparts in the state legislature. The average amount…
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Fifteen of 24 Michigan House committee chairs raised less money than the average member this cycle
Elections for all 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held a 56-53 majority heading into the election. Committee chair fundraising State legislative committee chairs set a committee’s legislative agenda. Some committee chairs raise significantly more money than their non-chair counterparts in the state legislature. The average…
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These are the results in the top five most expensive Michigan State House elections
General elections for all 110 districts in the Michigan House of Representatives took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Of the 110 districts up for election in 2022, 109 had a general election with more than one candidate. Across all contested general elections, candidates raised $19.8 million. Incumbents raised an average of $173,010 per candidate and…
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These are the results in the top five most expensive Michigan State Senate elections
General elections for all 38 districts in the Michigan State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Of the 38 districts up for election in 2022, 38 had a general election with more than one candidate. Across all contested general elections, candidates raised $19.5 million. Incumbents raised an average of $337,142 per candidate and challengers…
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Michigan Democratic candidates have spent $18.7 million more than Republicans
In Michigan, state-level candidates have spent $157.4 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Oct. 23, 2022. Democratic candidates have spent $84.6 million and Republican candidates have spent $65.9 million. Michigan Campaign Finance Snapshot (1/1/2021 – 10/23/2022) Top 10 Democratic candidates, by expenditures (1/1/2021 – 10/23/2022) In the 2022 election cycle, 307 state-level Democrats have filed…
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All candidates for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 — incumbent Rachel Hood (D) and Lynn Afendoulis (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Eighty-eight of the…
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All candidates for Michigan State Senate District 27 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Michigan State Senate District 27 — incumbent John Cherry (D) and Aaron Gardner (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Eighty-eight of the country’s…
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Incumbent Jocelyn Benson (D), Kristina Karamo (R), and three others are running for Michigan Secretary of State
Incumbent Jocelyn Benson (D), Kristina Karamo (R), and three others are running for Michigan Secretary of State on November 8, 2022. A dispute between Benson and former President Donald Trump (R) about the outcome of the 2020 election has brought national attention to this race. According to the Detroit Free Press, “In 2020, Trump blasted…
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Four candidates running for Michigan attorney general
Incumbent Dana Nessel (D), Matthew DePerno (R), Joe McHugh (L), and Gerald T. Van Sickle (U.S. Taxpayers Party) are running for Michigan attorney general on Nov. 8, 2022. Nessel was elected in 2018, defeating Tom Leonard (R) 49.0% to 46.3%. Before Nessel’s election, a Republican had held the office since 2002. Detroit Free Press‘ Dave…
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Michigan Republican candidates have raised $1.7 million more than Democrats
In Michigan, state-level candidates have raised $104.8 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Aug. 22, 2022. Democratic candidates have raised $49.1 million and Republican candidates have raised $50.8 million. Michigan Campaign Finance Snapshot (1/1/2021 – 8/22/2022) Top 10 Democratic candidates, by donations (1/1/2021 – 8/22/2022) In the 2022 election cycle, 295 state-level Democrats have filed…