Michigan's 38th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Michigan's 38th House of Representatives district (also referred to as Michigan's 38th House district) is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in parts of Allegan, Berrien, and Van Buren 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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Demographics68.1% White
18.4% Black
6.3% Hispanic
1.5% Asian
0.2% Native American
0.3% Other
5.1% Multiracial
18.4% Black
6.3% Hispanic
1.5% Asian
0.2% Native American
0.3% Other
5.1% Multiracial
Population(2024)92,908
Notes[1]
| Michigan's 38th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Demographics | 68.1% White 18.4% Black 6.3% Hispanic 1.5% Asian 0.2% Native American 0.3% Other 5.1% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 92,908 | ||
| Notes | [1] | ||
History
The district was an ultra-marginal seat after the 2018 elections, with Representative Crawford winning re-election by just 588 votes.[4]
List of representatives
| Representative | Party | Dates | Residence | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward E. Mahalak | Democratic | 1965–1982 | Romulus | [5] | |
| Justine Barns | Democratic | 1983–1992 | Westland | [6] | |
| Bill Bullard Jr. | Republican | 1993–1996 | Milford Township | Resigned on June 7.[7] | |
| Nancy Cassis | Republican | 1996–2002 | Novi | [8] | |
| Craig DeRoche | Republican | 2003–2008 | Novi | [9] | |
| Hugh Crawford | Republican | 2009–2014 | Novi | [10] | |
| Kathy Crawford | Republican | 2015–2020 | Novi | [11] | |
| Kelly Breen | Democratic | 2021–2022 | Novi | [12] | |
| Joey Andrews | Democratic | 2023–present | St. Joseph | [13] | |
Recent elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kelly Breen | 31,217 | 51.62 | |||
| Republican | Chase Turner | 29,263 | 48.38 | |||
| Total votes | 60,480 | 100.0 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kathy Crawford | 22,474 | 49.44 | |
| Democratic | Kelly A. Breen | 21,886 | 48.14 | |
| Libertarian | Brian R. Wright | 1,100 | 2.42 | |
| Total votes | 45,460 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kathy Crawford | 28,205 | 57.66 | |
| Democratic | Amy McCusker | 20,711 | 42.34 | |
| Total votes | 48,916 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kathy Crawford | 19,232 | 62.57 | |
| Democratic | Jasper Catanzaro | 11,507 | 37.43 | |
| Total votes | 30,739 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Crawford | 26,460 | 59.20 | |
| Democratic | Chuck Tindall | 18,235 | 40.80 | |
| Total votes | 44,695 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Crawford | 22,870 | 67.53 | |
| Democratic | Jeffrey Gedeon | 10,998 | 32.47 | |
| Total votes | 33,868 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Crawford | 27,110 | 57.5 | |
| Democratic | Chuck Tindall | 20,037 | 42.5 | |
| Total votes | 47,147 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Monroe County (part)
Wayne County (part) |
1964 Apportionment Plan | [21] | |
Monroe County (part)
Wayne County (part)
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1972 Apportionment Plan | [22] | |
Wayne County (part)
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1982 Apportionment Plan | [23] | |
| Oakland County (part) | 1992 Apportionment Plan | [24] | |
| Oakland County (part) | 2001 Apportionment Plan | [25] | |
 | Oakland County (part) | 2011 Apportionment Plan | [26] |