Democrats go on offense in Oakland County House races in bid to keep majority

Rochester Hills — Democrats are going on the offensive in Oakland County, a former Republican stronghold that has become more reliably Democratic, in hopes of keeping their narrow majority in the Michigan House and offsetting possible losses elsewhere in the state.

One focus is in Michigan's 55th House District, covering Rochester, Rochester Hills and part of Oakland Township, where Republican state Rep. Mark Tisdel of Rochester Hills is facing political newcomer and Democrat Trevis Harrold of Rochester in his bid for a third two-year term.

Tisdel, 69, wants to keep his job to continue working on policies that support small businesses, address cellphone use in schools and how minors access social media platforms.

Harrold, 31, said he is running because Tisdale's representation "is totally out of sync with" the district, specifically on gun safety and on women's reproductive health. Harrold beat Alexander Hawkins with 53% of the vote in the Democratic primary.



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