Michigan's 68th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Michigan's 68th House of Representatives district (also referred to as Michigan's 68th House district) is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in parts of Genesee and Oakland counties.[2] The district was created in 1965, when the Michigan House of Representatives district naming scheme changed from a county-based system to a numerical one.[3]
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Demographics81.9% White
6.3% Black
4% Hispanic
1.9% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.4% Other
5.3% Multiracial
6.3% Black
4% Hispanic
1.9% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.4% Other
5.3% Multiracial
Population(2024)94,011
Notes[1]
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| Demographics | 81.9% White 6.3% Black 4% Hispanic 1.9% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.4% Other 5.3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 94,011 | ||
| Notes | [1] | ||
List of representatives
| Representative | Party | Dates | Residence | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hayward | Republican | 1965–1976 | Royal Oak | [4] | |
| David L. Campbell | Republican | 1977–1980 | Clawson | [5] | |
| Shirley Johnson | Republican | 1981–1992 | Royal Oak | [6] | |
| Dianne Byrum | Democratic | 1993–1994 | Holt | [7] | |
| Lingg Brewer | Democratic | 1995–2000 | Holt | [8] | |
| Virgil Bernero | Democratic | 2001–2002 | Lansing | [9] | |
| Michael C. Murphy | Democratic | 2003–2006 | Lansing | [10] | |
| Joan Bauer | Democratic | 2007–2012 | Lansing | [11] | |
| Andy Schor | Democratic | 2013–2018 | Lansing | Resigned[12][13] | |
| Sarah Anthony | Democratic | 2018–2022 | Lansing | [14][13] | |
| David Martin | Republican | 2023–present | Davison | [15] | |
Recent elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Martin | 29,402 | 54.5 | |
| Democratic | Matt Schlinker | 24,554 | 45.5 | |
| Total votes | 53,956 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Martin | 23,145 | 54.7 | |
| Democratic | Cheri Hardmon | 19,149 | 45.3 | |
| Total votes | 42,249 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Anthony | 33,760 | 75.9 | |
| Republican | Robert Atkinson | 10,714 | 24.1 | |
| Total votes | 44,474 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Anthony | 26,664 | 74.9 | |
| Republican | Rosalinda Hernandez | 8,210 | 23.1 | |
| Green | Robin Lea Laurain | 724 | 2.0 | |
| Total votes | 35,598 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andy Schor | 28,373 | 73.0 | |
| Republican | Randy Pilon | 8,365 | 21.5 | |
| Libertarian | Robert Powell | 2,132 | 5.5 | |
| Total votes | 38,870 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andy Schor | 18,471 | 76.6 | |
| Republican | Rob Secaur | 5,629 | 23.4 | |
| Total votes | 24,100 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andy Schor | 29,023 | 76.6 | |
| Republican | Timothy Moede | 8,861 | 23.4 | |
| Total votes | 37,884 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joan Bauer | 18,588 | 72.9 | |
| Republican | Timothy Moede | 6,909 | 27.1 | |
| Total votes | 25,497 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joan Bauer | 33,866 | 77.8 | |
| Republican | David Irons | 8,797 | 20.2 | |
| Constitution | DelRae Finnerty | 889 | 2.0 | |
| Total votes | 43,552 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Oakland County (part)
|
1964 Apportionment Plan | [25] | |
| Oakland County (part) | 1972 Apportionment Plan | [26] | |
| Oakland County (part) | 1982 Apportionment Plan | [27] | |
| Ingham County (part) | 1992 Apportionment Plan | [28] | |
Ingham County (part)
|
2001 Apportionment Plan | [29] | |
 | Ingham County (part)
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2011 Apportionment Plan | [30] |