2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan

2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan

← 2018 November 3, 2020 2022 →

All 14 Michigan seats in the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party Third party
 
Party Democratic Republican Libertarian
Last election 7 7 0
Seats before 7 6 1
Seats won 7 7 0
Seat change Steady Increase 1 Decrease 1
Popular vote 2,688,527 2,617,881 59,958
Percentage 49.58% 48.27% 1.11%
Swing Decrease 2.75% Increase 3.62% Increase 0.82%

The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 14 U.S. representatives from the state of Michigan, one from each of the state's 14 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. Party primaries were held on August 4, 2020. The Michigan delegation prior to the election consisted of seven Democrats, six Republicans and one Libertarian. Unless otherwise indicated, the Cook Political Report rated the races as safe for the party of the incumbents.

Overview

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Results of the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan by district:[1]

District Democratic Republican Others Total Result
Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %
District 1 153,328 36.84% 256,581 61.65% 6,310 1.52% 416,219 100.00% Republican hold
District 2 154,122 38.22% 238,711 59.20% 10,414 2.58% 402,247 100.00% Republican hold
District 3 189,769 47.04% 213,649 52.96% 1 0.00% 403,419 100.00% Republican gain
District 4 120,802 32.37% 242,621 65.00% 9,822 2.63% 373,245 100.00% Republican hold
District 5 196,599 54.45% 150,772 41.76% 13,661 3.79% 361,032 100.00% Democratic hold
District 6 152,085 40.13% 211,496 55.81% 15,399 4.06% 378,980 100.00% Republican hold
District 7 159,743 41.25% 227,524 58.75% 0 0.00% 387,267 100.00% Republican hold
District 8 217,922 50.88% 202,525 47.28% 7,897 1.84% 428,344 100.00% Democratic hold
District 9 230,318 57.71% 153,296 38.41% 15,503 3.89% 399,117 100.00% Democratic hold
District 10 138,179 33.72% 271,607 66.28% 0 0.00% 409,786 100.00% Republican hold
District 11 226,128 50.20% 215,405 47.82% 8,940 1.98% 450,473 100.00% Democratic hold
District 12 254,957 66.43% 117,719 30.67% 11,147 2.90% 383,823 100.00% Democratic hold
District 13 223,205 78.08% 53,311 18.65% 9,369 3.28% 285,885 100.00% Democratic hold
District 14 271,360 79.28% 62,664 18.31% 8,269 2.41% 342,303 100.00% Democratic hold
Total 2,688,527 49.58% 2,617,881 48.27% 101,095 1.86% 5,423,140 100.00%
Popular vote
Democratic
49.58%
Republican
48.27%
Other
1.86%
House seats
Democratic
50.00%
Republican
50.00%

District 1

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2020 Michigan's 1st congressional district election

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Nominee Jack Bergman Dana Ferguson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 256,581 153,328
Percentage 61.7% 36.8%

Results by county
Bergman:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Ferguson:      50–60%

Precinct results
Bergman:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Ferguson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Tie:      50%

U.S. Representative before election

Jack Bergman
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Jack Bergman
Republican

The 1st district covers the Upper Peninsula and the northern part of the Lower Peninsula. The incumbent was Republican Jack Bergman, who was re-elected with 56.3% of the vote in 2018.[2]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jack Bergman (incumbent) 100,716 100.0
Total votes 100,716 100.0

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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  • Dana Ferguson, construction worker[3]
Defeated in primary
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  • Linda O'Dell, former Wall Street research analyst and trader[5]

Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dana Ferguson 45,565 64.2
Democratic Linda O'Dell 25,388 35.8
Total votes 70,953 100.0

Libertarian primary

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Candidates

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Declared
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General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Safe R July 2, 2020
Inside Elections[8] Safe R June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] Safe R July 2, 2020
Politico[10] Safe R April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[11] Safe R June 3, 2020
RCP[12] Safe R June 9, 2020
Niskanen[13] Safe R June 7, 2020

Results

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Michigan's 1st congressional district, 2020[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jack Bergman (incumbent) 256,581 61.7
Democratic Dana Ferguson 153,328 36.8
Libertarian Ben Boren 6,310 1.5
Total votes 416,219 100.0
Republican hold

District 2

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2020 Michigan's 2nd congressional district election

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2022 →
 
Nominee Bill Huizenga Bryan Berghoef
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 238,711 154,122
Percentage 59.2% 38.2%

Results by county
Huizenga:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Berghoef:      50–60%

Precinct results
Huizenga:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Berghoef:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Tie:      40–50%
     No data

U.S. Representative before election

Bill Huizenga
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Bill Huizenga
Republican

The 2nd district runs along the eastern shoreline of Lake Michigan taking in Lake, Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo counties and parts of Mason County, and includes parts of the Grand Rapids suburbs, including Ottawa County and parts of Allegan and Kent counties. The incumbent was Republican Bill Huizenga, who was re-elected with 55.3% of the vote in 2018.[2]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Huizenga (incumbent) 88,258 100.0
Total votes 88,258 100.0

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bryan Berghoef 59,703 100.0
Total votes 59,703 100.0

Third parties

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Declared

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  • Jean-Michael Creviere (Green), activist[17]

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Safe R July 2, 2020
Inside Elections[8] Safe R June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] Safe R July 2, 2020
Politico[10] Safe R April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[11] Safe R June 3, 2020
RCP[12] Safe R June 9, 2020
Niskanen[13] Safe R June 7, 2020

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Bill
Huizenga (R)
Bryan
Berghoef (D)
Other/
Undecided
Denno Research (D)[18][A] July 8–11, 2020 400 (LV) 49% 31% 20%

Results

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Michigan's 2nd congressional district, 2020[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Huizenga (incumbent) 238,711 59.2
Democratic Bryan Berghoef 154,122 38.2
Libertarian Max Riekse 5,292 1.3
Green Jean-Michel Crevière 2,646 0.7
Constitution Gerald Van Sickle 2,476 0.6
Total votes 403,247 100.0
Republican hold

District 3

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2020 Michigan's 3rd congressional district election

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2022 →
 
Nominee Peter Meijer Hillary Scholten
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 213,649 189,769
Percentage 53.0% 47.0%

Results by county
Meijer:      50–60%      60–70%
Scholten:      50–60%

Precinct results
Meijer:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Scholten:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Tie:      50%
     No data

U.S. Representative before election

Justin Amash
Libertarian

Elected U.S. Representative

Peter Meijer
Republican

The 3rd district is based in western Michigan, and is home to the city of Grand Rapids. The incumbent was Libertarian Justin Amash, who was re-elected as a Republican with 54.4% of the vote in 2018,[2] and announced that he was leaving the party on July 4, 2019.[19] Amash decided on July 16, 2020, not to seek re-election to his House seat.[20]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Defeated in primary
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  • Lynn Afendoulis, state representative[22]
  • Joe Farrington, bar owner[5]
  • Tom Norton, former village president and Afghanistan War veteran[23]
  • Emily Rafi, attorney[24]
Withdrew
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Declined
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Endorsements

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Lynn Afendoulis

State officials

  • 25 state representatives[30]

Organizations

Peter Meijer

Federal officials

State officials

Organizations

Individuals

Jim Lower (withdrawn)

State officials

Debates

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2020 Michigan's 3rd congressional district republican primary debates
No. Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican Republican Republican Republican
Key:
 P  Participant   A  Absent   N  Not invited   I  Invited  W  Withdrawn
Lynn Afendoulis Joe Farrington Peter Meijer Tom Norton Emily Rafi
1 Jul. 14, 2020 WOOD-TV Rick Albin [49] P P P P I
2 Jul. 20, 2020 Grand Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Andy Johnston [50] P P P P P

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Lynn
Afendoulis
Peter
Meijer
Undecided
National Research Inc.[51][B] June 15–16, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 17% 41%
Hypothetical polling

with Justin Amash and Jim Lower

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Lynn
Afendoulis
Justin
Amash
Jim
Lower
Peter
Meijer
Tom
Norton
Undecided
Strategic National[52][1] June 29 – July 1, 2019 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 17% 17% 27% 4% 5% 30%
Practical Political Consulting[53][2] June 5–9, 2019 335 (LV) 33% 49%

Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Peter Meijer 47,273 50.2
Republican Lynn Afendoulis 24,579 26.1
Republican Tom Norton 14,913 15.8
Republican Joe Farrington 3,966 4.2
Republican Emily Rafi 3,462 3.7
Total votes 94,193 100.0

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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  • Hillary Scholten, attorney[54]
Failed to qualify
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  • Amanda Brunzell, navy veteran[55]
Withdrew
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  • Doug Booth, healthcare operations manager[56]
  • Nick Colvin, attorney[57][58]
  • Emily Rafi, attorney[59] (running as a Republican)[24]
Declined
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Endorsements

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Hillary Scholten

U.S. presidents

U.S. vice presidents

Federal officials

Organizations

Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Hillary Scholten 65,008 100.0
Total votes 65,008 100.0

Libertarian primary

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Candidates

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Declined
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General election

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Debate

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2020 Michigan's 3rd congressional district debate
No. Date Host Moderator Link Republican Democratic
Key:
 P  Participant   A  Absent   N  Not invited   I  Invited  W  Withdrawn
Peter Meijer Hillary Scholten
1 Oct. 1, 2020 WOOD-TV Rick Albin [68] P P

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Tossup October 21, 2020
Inside Elections[8] Tossup October 1, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] Lean R (flip) July 2, 2020
Politico[10] Tossup April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[11] Tossup October 29, 2020
RCP[12] Tossup June 9, 2020
Niskanen[13] Tossup June 7, 2020

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Peter
Meijer (R)
Hillary
Scholten (D)
Undecided
Strategic National[69] October 15–17, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 46%[b] 46% 7%
42%[c] 50% 8%
DCCC Targeting & Analytics Department (D)[70][C] October 7–9, 2020 449 (LV) ± 4.9% 42% 47% 11%
National Research (R)[71][B] October 5–7, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 50% 43%
We Ask America[72] September 19–20, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 48% 41% 10%
ALG Research (D)[73][C] September 16–20, 2020 501 (LV) ± 4.4% 42% 44% 14%
Global Strategy Group (D)[74] September 8–10, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 41% 41% 18%[d]
ALG Research (D)[75][D] June 3–7, 2020 502 (LV) ± 4.4% 39% 40%
Hypothetical polling

with Lynn Afendoulis and Hillary Scholten

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Lynn
Afendoulis (R)
Hillary
Scholten (D)
Undecided
ALG Research (D)[75][D] June 3–7, 2020 502 (LV) ± 4.4% 40% 40%

with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Generic
Republican
Generic
Democrat
Other Undecided
ALG Research (D)[73][C] September 16–20, 2020 501 (LV) ± 4.4% 42% 45%
GSG (D)[76] September 8–10, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 40% 45% 3%[e] 12%
DCCC Targeting & Analytics (D)[77][C] February 24–25, 2020 405 (LV) 45% 47%

Results

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Michigan's 3rd congressional district, 2020[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Peter Meijer 213,649 53.0
Democratic Hillary Scholten 189,769 47.0
Independent Richard Fuentes (write-in) 1 0.0
Total votes 403,419 100.0
Republican gain from Libertarian

District 4

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2020 Michigan's 4th congressional district election

← 2018
2022 →
 
Nominee John Moolenaar Jerry Hilliard
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 242,621 120,802
Percentage 65.0% 32.4%

Results by county
Moolenaar:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Precinct results
Moolenaar:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Hilliard:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
     No data

U.S. Representative before election

John Moolenaar
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

John Moolenaar
Republican

The 4th district encompasses central Michigan, including Midland and Mount Pleasant. The incumbent was Republican John Moolenaar, who was re-elected with 62.6% of the vote in 2018.[2]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Moolenaar (incumbent) 97,653 100.0
Total votes 97,653 100.0

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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  • Jerry Hilliard, teacher and nominee for this seat in 2018[79]
Defeated in primary
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Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jerry Hilliard 26,616 54.1
Democratic Anthony Feig 22,594 45.9
Total votes 49,210 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Safe R July 2, 2020
Inside Elections[8] Safe R June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] Safe R July 2, 2020
Politico[10] Safe R April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[11] Safe R June 3, 2020
RCP[12] Safe R June 9, 2020
Niskanen[13] Safe R June 7, 2020

Results

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Michigan's 4th congressional district, 2020[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Moolenaar (incumbent) 242,621 65.0
Democratic Jerry Hilliard 120,802 32.4
Libertarian David Canny 5,374 1.4
Green Amy Slepr 4,448 1.2
Total votes 373,245 100.0
Republican hold

District 5

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2020 Michigan's 5th congressional district election

← 2018
2022 →
 
Nominee Dan Kildee Tim Kelly
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 196,599 150,772
Percentage 54.4% 41.8%

Results by county
Killdee:      50–60%      60-70%
Kelly:      50–60%      60–70%

Precinct results
Killdee:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Kelly:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
     No data

U.S. Representative before election

Dan Kildee
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Dan Kildee
Democratic

The 5th district takes in the Saginaw Bay, including Bay City, Saginaw, and Flint. The incumbent was Democrat Dan Kildee, who was re-elected with 59.5% of the vote in 2018.[2]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dan Kildee (incumbent) 91,288 100.0
Total votes 91,288 100.0

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Defeated in primary
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Withdrew
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  • Christina Fitchett-Hickson[82]

Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Kelly 37,545 79.3
Republican Earl Lackie 9,822 20.7
Total votes 47,367 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Safe D July 2, 2020
Inside Elections[8] Safe D June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] Safe D July 2, 2020
Politico[10] Likely D April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[11] Safe D June 3, 2020
RCP[12] Safe D June 9, 2020
Niskanen[13] Safe D June 7, 2020

Results

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Michigan's 5th congressional district, 2020[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dan Kildee (incumbent) 196,599 54.4
Republican Tim Kelly 150,772 41.8
Working Class Kathy Goodwin 8,180 2.3
Libertarian James Harris 5,481 1.5
Total votes 361,032 100.0
Democratic hold

District 6

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2020 Michigan's 6th congressional district election

← 2018
2022 →
 
Nominee Fred Upton Jon Hoadley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 211,496 152,085
Percentage 55.8% 40.1%

Results by county
Upton:      50–60%      60–70%
Hoadley:      50–60%

Precinct results
Upton:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Hoadley:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Tie:      40–50%
     No data

U.S. Representative before election

Fred Upton
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Fred Upton
Republican

The 6th district is based in southwest Michigan, including all of Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties, as well as most of Allegan County. The incumbent was Republican Fred Upton, who was re-elected with 50.2% of the vote in 2018.[2]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Defeated in primary
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  • Elena Oelke, real estate agent[84]

Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Fred Upton (incumbent) 53,495 62.7
Republican Elena Oelke 31,884 37.3
Total votes 85,379 100.0

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Defeated in primary
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  • Jen Richardson, teacher[86]
Declined
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Endorsements

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Jon Hoadley

U.S. presidents

U.S. vice presidents

Federal officials

State officials

Local officials

Individuals

Labor unions

Organizations

Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jon Hoadley 33,976 52.2
Democratic Jen Richardson 31,061 47.8
Total votes 65,037 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Lean R August 6, 2020
Inside Elections[8] Likely R June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] Lean R July 2, 2020
Politico[10] Lean R April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[11] Likely R June 3, 2020
RCP[12] Lean R June 9, 2020
Niskanen[13] Lean R June 7, 2020

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Fred
Upton (R)
Jon
Hoadley (D)
Undecided
LOC Wick (D)[102][E] August 25–28, 2020 400 (LV) ±  4.9% 46% 40% 14%
RMG Research/Term Limits[103] July 30 – August 6, 2020 500 (RV) ±  4.5% 36% 40% 23%
Victoria Research and Consulting (D)[104][F] May 2–5, 2020 400 (LV) ±  4.9% 37% 38% 25%
Hypothetical polling

with Fred Upton and Jen Richardson

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Fred
Upton (R)
Jen
Richardson (D)
Undecided
Gravis Marketing (D)[105][G] July 16, 2020 604 (LV) ± 4.0% 36% 56% 8%

with generic Republican and generic Democrat

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Generic
Republican
Generic
Democrat
Undecided
Gravis Marketing (D)[105][H] July 16, 2020 604 (LV) ± 4.0% 46% 43% 11%

Results

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Michigan's 6th congressional district, 2020[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Fred Upton (incumbent) 211,496 55.8
Democratic Jon Hoadley 152,085 40.1
Libertarian Jeff DePoy 10,399 2.7
Green John Lawrence 4,440 1.2
Independent Jerry Solis (write-in) 560 0.2
Total votes 378,980 100.0
Republican hold

District 7

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2020 Michigan's 7th congressional district election

← 2018
2022 →
 
Nominee Tim Walberg Gretchen Driskell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 227,524 159,743
Percentage 58.7% 41.3%

Results by county
Walberg:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Driskell:      50–60%

Precinct results
Walberg:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Driskell:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Tie:      50%
     No data

U.S. Representative before election

Tim Walberg
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Tim Walberg
Republican

The 7th district is based in southeast Michigan, taking in the western suburbs of Ann Arbor, Monroe County, as well as parts of Lansing in Eaton County. The incumbent was Republican Tim Walberg, who was re-elected with 53.8% of the vote in 2018.[2]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Walberg (incumbent) 84,397 100.0
Total votes 84,397 100.0

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Failed to qualify
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Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gretchen Driskell 63,470 100.0
Total votes 63,470 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Safe R July 2, 2020
Inside Elections[8] Safe R June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] Safe R July 2, 2020
Politico[10] Likely R April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[11] Safe R June 3, 2020
RCP[12] Safe R June 9, 2020
Niskanen[13] Safe R June 7, 2020

Results

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Michigan's 7th congressional district, 2020[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Walberg (incumbent) 227,524 58.7
Democratic Gretchen Driskell 159,743 41.3
Total votes 387,627 100.0
Republican hold

District 8

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2020 Michigan's 8th congressional district election

← 2018
2022 →
 
Nominee Elissa Slotkin Paul Junge
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 217,922 202,525
Percentage 50.9% 47.3%

Results by county
Slotkin:      60-70%
Junge:      50–60%

Precinct results
Slotkin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Junge:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
     No data

U.S. Representative before election

Elissa Slotkin
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Elissa Slotkin
Democratic

The 8th district is based in southeast Michigan, including most of Lansing as well as Oakland County, including Rochester. The incumbent was Democrat Elissa Slotkin, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.6% of the vote in 2018.[2] The Cook Political Report rated this contest as 'lean Democratic'.[109]

Democratic primary

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Elissa Slotkin

U.S. presidents

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Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Elissa Slotkin (incumbent) 90,570 100.0
Total votes 90,570 100.0

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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  • Paul Junge, former news anchor for FOX 47 News and former external affairs director at ICE[112]
Eliminated in primary
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  • Mike Detmer, businessman and former president of Young Republicans[113]
  • Alan Hoover, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[114]
  • Kristina Lyke, criminal defense attorney[115]
Disqualified
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Declined
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Endorsements

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Paul Junge

U.S. representatives

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Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul Junge 30,525 35.1
Republican Mike Detmer 24,863 28.6
Republican Kristina Lyke 22,093 25.4
Republican Alan Hoover 9,461 10.9
Total votes 86,942 100.0

Libertarian primary

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Candidates

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Declared
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  • Joe Hartman, tax advisor[121]

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Lean D July 2, 2020
Inside Elections[8] Safe D August 7, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] Likely D October 15, 2020
Politico[10] Lean D October 11, 2020
Daily Kos[11] Likely D October 29, 2020
RCP[12] Lean D June 9, 2020
Niskanen[13] Safe D June 7, 2020

Results

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Michigan's 8th congressional district, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Elissa Slotkin (incumbent) 217,922 50.9
Republican Paul Junge 202,525 47.3
Libertarian Joe Hartman 7,897 1.8
Total votes 428,344 100.0
Democratic hold

District 9

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2020 Michigan's 9th congressional district election

← 2018
2022 →
 
Nominee Andy Levin Charles Langworthy
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 230,318 153,296
Percentage 57.7% 38.4%

Results by county
Levin:      50–60%      60-70%

Precinct results
Levin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Langworthy:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Tie:      40–50%
     No data

U.S. Representative before election

Andy Levin
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Andy Levin
Democratic

The 9th district is centered around the northern suburbs of Detroit, taking in southeastern Oakland County and southern Macomb County, including the cities of Royal Oak and Warren. The incumbent was Democrat Andy Levin, who was elected with 59.7% of the vote in 2018.[2]

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Andy Levin (incumbent) 103,202 100.0
Total votes 103,202 100.0

Republican primary

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Candidate

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Nominee

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  • Charles Langworthy, U.S. Navy veteran[122]
Defeated in primary
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  • Gabi Grossbard, former cars salesman[122]

Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Charles Langworthy 32,084 57.4
Republican Gabi Grossbard 23,846 42.6
Republican Douglas Troszak (write-in) 1 0.0
Total votes 55,931 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Safe D July 2, 2020
Inside Elections[8] Safe D June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] Safe D July 2, 2020
Politico[10] Safe D April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[11] Safe D June 3, 2020
RCP[12] Safe D June 9, 2020
Niskanen[13] Safe D June 7, 2020

Results

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Michigan's 9th congressional district, 2020[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Andy Levin (incumbent) 230,318 57.7
Republican Charles Langworthy 153,296 38.4
Working Class Andrea Kirby 8,970 2.3
Libertarian Mike Saliba 6,532 1.6
Independent Douglas Troszak (write-in) 1 0.0
Total votes 399,117 100.0
Democratic hold

District 10

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2020 Michigan's 10th congressional district election

← 2018
2022 →
 
Nominee Lisa McClain Kimberly Bizon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 271,607 138,179
Percentage 66.3% 33.7%

Results by county
McClain:      60–70%      70–80%

Precinct results
McClain:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Bizon:      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. Representative before election

Paul Mitchell
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Lisa McClain
Republican

The 10th district takes in the eastern Lower Peninsula region known as the Thumb, consisting of Huron County, Lapeer County, St. Clair County, and Sanilac County as well as most of northern Macomb County and eastern Tuscola County. The incumbent was Republican Paul Mitchell, who was re-elected with 60.8% of the vote in 2018,[2] and subsequently announced he would not seek re-election on July 24, 2019, due to health issues.[123]

Republican primary

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Nominee
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Failed to qualify
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  • Brandon Mikula
  • Richard Piwko
  • Bisham Singh[82]
Declined
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Endorsements

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Shane Hernandez

Federal officials

State officials

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Newspapers

Individuals

Lisa McClain

State officials

Organizations

Individuals

Doug Slocum

State officials

Organizations

Newspapers

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Shane
Hernandez
Lisa
McClain
Doug
Slocum
Undecided
WPA Intelligence[149][I] July 14–15, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 33% 27% 10% 30%
WPA Intelligence[150][I] June 15–16, 2020 – (V)[f] 27% 32% 12% 29%

Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lisa McClain 50,927 41.7
Republican Shane Hernandez 44,526 36.4
Republican Doug Slocum 26,750 21.9
Total votes 122,203 100.0

Democratic primary

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Nominee
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Defeated in primary
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  • Kelly Noland, U.S. Army veteran and former nurse[5]
Failed to qualify
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Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kimberly Bizon 27,971 53.7
Democratic Kelly Noland 24,085 46.3
Total votes 52,056 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Safe R July 2, 2020
Inside Elections[8] Safe R June 2, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] Safe R July 2, 2020
Politico[10] Safe R April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[11] Safe R June 3, 2020
RCP[12] Safe R June 9, 2020
Niskanen[13] Safe R June 7, 2020

Endorsements

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Kimberly Bizon (D)

Organizations

Results

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Michigan's 10th congressional district, 2020[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lisa McClain 271,607 66.3
Democratic Kimberly Bizon 138,179 33.7
Total votes 409,786 100.0
Republican hold

District 11

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2020 Michigan's 11th congressional district election

← 2018
2022 →
 
Nominee Haley Stevens Eric Esshaki
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 226,128 215,405
Percentage 50.2% 47.8%

Results by county
Stevens:      50–60%
Esshaki:      40–50%

Precinct results
Stevens:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Esshaki:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Tie:      40–50%

U.S. Representative before election

Haley Stevens
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Haley Stevens
Democratic

The 11th district is situated northwest of Detroit, comprising portions of northwestern Wayne and southwestern Oakland counties. The incumbent was Democrat Haley Stevens, who flipped the district and was elected with 51.8% of the vote in 2018.[2]

Democratic primary

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Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Haley Stevens (incumbent) 105,251 100.0
Total votes 105,251 100.0

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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  • Eric Esshaki, attorney[153]
Defeated in primary
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  • Frank Acosta, businessman[114]
  • Kerry Bentivolio, former U.S. representative (2013–2015)[154]
  • Carmelita Greco, entrepreneur[155]
  • Whittney Williams, auto show product specialist and former model[156]
Failed to qualify
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Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Eric Esshaki 26,991 31.0
Republican Carmelita Greco 19,869 22.9
Republican Kerry Bentivolio 18,794 21.6
Republican Frank Acosta 11,030 12.7
Republican Whittney Williams 10,251 11.8
Republican Eric Sandberg (write-in) 5 0.0
Total votes 86,940 100.0

Endorsements

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Eric Esshaki (R)

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Lean D July 2, 2020
Inside Elections[8] Safe D August 7, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] Likely D July 2, 2020
Politico[10] Lean D April 19, 2020
Daily Kos[11] Likely D June 3, 2020
RCP[12] Lean D June 9, 2020
Niskanen[13] Safe D June 7, 2020

Results

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Michigan's 11th congressional district, 2020[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Haley Stevens (incumbent) 226,128 50.2
Republican Eric Esshaki 215,405 47.8
Libertarian Leonard Schwartz 8,936 2.0
Independent Frank Acosta (write-in) 4 0.0
Total votes 450,473 100.0
Democratic hold

District 12