Michigan's 18th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Michigan's 18th House of Representatives district (also referred to as Michigan's 18th House district) is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in part of Oakland 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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| Demographics | 40% White 48% Black 2% Hispanic 4% Asian 5% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2022) | 92,053 | ||
| Notes | [1] | ||
List of representatives
| Representative | Party | Dates | Residence | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard S. Walton | Democratic | 1965–1972 | Detroit | [4] | |
| Jackie Vaughn III | Democratic | 1973–1978 | Detroit | Resigned, elected to Michigan Senate.[5][6] | |
| Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick | Democratic | 1979–1982 | Detroit | [7] | |
| Sidney Ouwinga | Republican | 1983–1991 | Marion | Died in office.[8] | |
| John Gernaat | Republican | 1991–1992 | McBain | [9] | |
| Justine Barns | Democratic | 1993–1994 | Westland | [10] | |
| Eileen DeHart | Democratic | 1995–2000 | Westland | [11] | |
| Glenn S. Anderson | Democratic | 2001–2006 | Westland | [12] | |
| Richard LeBlanc | Democratic | 2007–2012 | Westland | [13] | |
| Sarah Roberts | Democratic | 2013–2016 | St. Clair Shores | [14] | |
| Kevin Hertel | Democratic | 2017–2022 | St. Clair Shores | [15] | |
| Jason Hoskins | Democratic | 2023–present | Southfield | [16] | |
Recent elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin Hertel | 25,820 | 62.65 | |
| Republican | Kyle McKee | 15,394 | 37.35 | |
| Total votes | 41,214 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin Hertel | 29,247 | 63.31% | |
| Republican | Renata Polonaise | 16,953 | 36.69% | |
| Total votes | 46,200 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Roberts | 18,853 | 62.06 | |
| Republican | Roland Fraschetti | 11,524 | 37.94 | |
| Total votes | 30,377 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Roberts | 29,438 | 63.54 | |
| Republican | Candice Rusie | 15,671 | 33.82 | |
| Libertarian | Daniel Flamand | 1,223 | 2.64 | |
| Total votes | 46,332 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard LeBlanc | 14,792 | 69 | |
| Republican | Floyd Collins | 6,645 | 31 | |
| Total votes | 21,437 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard LeBlanc | 28,952 | 88.59 | |
| Constitution | Harold Dunn | 3,729 | 11.41 | |
| Total votes | 32,681 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Wayne County (part)
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1964 Apportionment Plan | [23] | |
Wayne County (part)
|
1972 Apportionment Plan | [24] | |
| 1982 Apportionment Plan | [25] | ||
Wayne County (part)
|
1992 Apportionment Plan | [26] | |
| Wayne County (part) | 2001 Apportionment Plan | [27] | |
 | Macomb County (part) | 2011 Apportionment Plan | [28] |