GOP seeks to win back Lansing influence in MI House races

Polls suggest the presidential race in Michigan is a toss-up. The U.S. Senate race remains within the margin of error. A few swing Michigan congressional seats will help determine the balance of power in Washington.

And, adding to the existential worries of Michigan politicos, a handful of state House races will decide whether Democrats will continue to control Lansing for another two years, or if Republicans will take the helm for the coming term.

Statehouse Democrats had a good run for the past two years with Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer on the same team and ready to sign their bills. The Senate also has a slim Democratic majority. But the Senate and the governor are not up for election this year.

State House seats -- 110 of them -- are on the ballot this year. Facing a two-vote Democratic majority, Republicans only have to flip one seat for a tie or two seats for the slimmest of majorities.


https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2024-10-30/gop-seeks-to-win-back-lansing-influence-in-mi-house-races