Michigan's 83rd House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Michigan's 83rd House of Representatives district (also referred to as Michigan's 83rd House district) is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in part of Kent County.[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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Demographics50.5% White
9.7% Black
32.6% Hispanic
1.6% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.5% Other
5.1% Multiracial
9.7% Black
32.6% Hispanic
1.6% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.5% Other
5.1% Multiracial
Population(2024)94,532
Notes[1]
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| Demographics | 50.5% White 9.7% Black 32.6% Hispanic 1.6% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.5% Other 5.1% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 94,532 | ||
| Notes | [1] | ||
List of representatives
| Representative | Party | Dates | Residence | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray M. Flavin | Democratic | 1965–1966 | Swartz Creek | [4] | |
| James N. Callahan | Democratic | 1967–1970 | Mount Morris | [5] | |
| Theodore P. Mansour | Democratic | 1971–1972 | Flint | [6] | |
| James F. Smith | Republican | 1973–1976 | Grand Blanc | [7] | |
| Charles L. Mueller | Republican | 1977–1986 | Linden | [8] | |
| Kay M. Hart | Democratic | 1987–1990 | Swartz Creek | [9] | |
| David B. Robertson | Republican | 1991–1992 | Grand Blanc | [10] | |
| Kim A. Rhead | Republican | 1993–1998 | Sandusky | [11] | |
| Stephen R. Ehardt | Republican | 1999–2004 | Lexington | [12] | |
| John Espinoza | Democratic | 2005–2010 | Croswell | [13] | |
| Paul Muxlow | Republican | 2011–2016 | Brown City | [14] | |
| Shane Hernandez | Republican | 2017–2020 | Port Huron | [15][16] | |
| Andrew Beeler | Republican | 2021–2022 | Fort Gratiot | [17][18][19] | |
| John W. Fitzgerald | Democratic | 2023–present | Wyoming | [20] | |
Recent elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shane Hernandez | 20,185 | 64.28 | |
| Democratic | Stefanie Brown | 11,218 | 35.72 | |
| Total votes | 31,403 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shane Hernandez | 23,108 | 62.79% | |
| Democratic | Jim Frank | 12,345 | 33.54% | |
| Green | Deena Marie Bruderick | 1,350 | 3.67% | |
| Total votes | 36,803 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Muxlow | 15,013 | 62.15 | |
| Democratic | Marcus Middleton | 9,144 | 37.85 | |
| Total votes | 24,157 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Muxlow | 19,750 | 55.74 | |
| Democratic | Carol Campbell | 15,685 | 44.26 | |
| Total votes | 35,435 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Muxlow | 14,940 | 59.63 | |||
| Democratic | Alan Lewandowski | 10,115 | 40.37 | |||
| Total votes | 25,055 | 100.0 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Espinoza | 26,005 | 64.52 | |
| Republican | Steve Kearns | 14,299 | 35.48 | |
| Total votes | 40,304 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee County (part) | 1964 Apportionment Plan | [27] | |
| Genesee County (part) | 1972 Apportionment Plan | [28] | |
| Genesee County (part) | 1982 Apportionment Plan | [29] | |
| Lapeer County (part) | 1992 Apportionment Plan | [30] | |
| Sanilac County
St. Clair County (part) |
2001 Apportionment Plan | [31] | |
 | Sanilac County
St. Clair County (part) |
2011 Apportionment Plan | [32] |