Michigan's 5th congressional district
U.S. House district for Michigan
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Michigan's 5th congressional district is a United States congressional district in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It includes all of Branch, Cass, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe (except for the city of Milan), and St. Joseph counties, southern Berrien County, most of Calhoun County, and far southern Kalamazoo County. The district is represented by Republican Tim Walberg.
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| Population (2024) | 775,260[2] |
| Median household income | $70,684[3] |
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| Cook PVI | R+13[4] |
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From 1873 to 1993, the 5th was based in the Grand Rapids area of Western Michigan. Its most notable member was Gerald Ford, who in 1974 became the 38th president of the United States upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, at the height of the Watergate Scandal.
In 1993, this district essentially became the 3rd district, while the 5th was redrawn to take in Bay City, Saginaw and the Thumb, the core of the old 8th district. After the 2000 census, this district was extended to Flint, previously the core of the 9th district; however, it was geographically and demographically the successor of the 9th.
Recent election results from statewide races
| Year | Office | Results[5] |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | President | Obama 49.2% - 48.7% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 54% - 46% |
| 2014 | Senate | Lynn Land 52% - 44% |
| Governor | Snyder 57% - 41% | |
| Secretary of State | Johnson 61% - 35% | |
| Attorney General | Schuette 60% - 35% | |
| 2016 | President | Trump 60% - 35% |
| 2018 | Senate | James 57% - 40% |
| Governor | Schuette 55% - 41% | |
| Attorney General | Leonard 58% - 37% | |
| 2020 | President | Trump 61% - 37% |
| Senate | James 61% - 37% | |
| 2022 | Governor | Dixon 57% - 41% |
| Secretary of State | Karamo 56% - 42% | |
| Attorney General | DePerno 58% - 39% | |
| 2024 | President | Trump 63% - 36% |
| Senate | Rogers 61% - 36% |
Composition
For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and municipalities:[6]
Berrien County (28)
- Baroda, Baroda Township, Berrien Springs, Berrien Township, Bertrand Township, Bridgman, Buchanan, Buchanan Township, Chikaming Township, Eau Claire, Galien Galien Township, Grand Beach, Lake Charter Township, Lincoln Charter Township (part; also 4th), Michiana, New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township, Niles (shared with Cass County), Niles Charter Township, Oronoko Charter Township, Pipestone Township, Royalton Township, Sodus Township, Stevensville, Three Oaks Three Oaks Township, Weesaw Township
Branch County (21)
- All 21 municipalities
Calhoun County (22)
- Albion, Albion Township, Athens, Athens Township, Burlington, Burlington Township, Clarence Township, Clarendon Township, Convis Township, Eckford Township, Fredonia Township, Homer, Homer Township, Lee Township, Leroy Township, Marengo Township, Marshall, Marshall Township, Newton Township, Sheridan Township, Tekonsha, Tekonsha Township
Cass County (21)
- All 21 municipalities
Hillsdale County (27)
- All 27 municipalities
Jackson County (27)
- All 27 municipalities
Kalamazoo County (6)
- Brady Charter Township, Prairie Ronde Township, Schoolcraft, Schoolcraft Township, Vicksburg, Wakeshma Township
Lenawee County (34)
- All 34 municipalities
Monroe County (25)
- Ash Township, Bedford Township, Berlin Charter Township, Carleton, Dundee, Dundee Township, Erie Township, Estral Beach, Exeter Township, Flat Rock (shared with Wayne County; part; also 6th), Frenchtown Charter Township, Ida Township, La Salle Township, London Township, Luna Pier, Maybee, Milan Township (neighbouring Milan City is in the 6th Congressional district), Monroe, Monroe Charter Township, Petersburg, Raisinville Township, South Rockwood, Summerfield Township, Whiteford Township
St. Joseph County (24)
- All 24 municipalities
List of members representing the district
The following is a list of all occupants of the congressional seat since the district was created at the start of the 38th Congress.
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Recent election results
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Kildee | 214,531 | 65.0 | |
| Republican | Jim Slezak | 103,931 | 31.5 | |
| Independent | David Davenport | 6,694 | 2.0 | |
| Libertarian | Gregory Creswell | 4,990 | 1.5 | |
| Total votes | 330,146 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Kildee (incumbent) | 148,182 | 66.7 | |
| Republican | Allen Hardwick | 69,222 | 31.2 | |
| Libertarian | Harold Jones | 4,734 | 2.1 | |
| Total votes | 222,138 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Kildee (incumbent) | 195,279 | 61.2 | |
| Republican | Al Hardwick | 112,102 | 35.1 | |
| Libertarian | Steve Sluka | 7,006 | 2.2 | |
| Green | Harley Mikkelson | 4,904 | 1.5 | |
| Total votes | 319,291 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Kildee (incumbent) | 164,502 | 59.5 | |
| Republican | Travis Wines | 99,265 | 35.9 | |
| Working Class | Kathy Goodwin | 12,646 | 4.6 | |
| Total votes | 276,413 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| 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 | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Walberg (incumbent) | 198,020 | 62.4 | |
| Democratic | Bart Goldberg | 110,946 | 34.9 | |
| Libertarian | Norman Peterson | 5,129 | 1.6 | |
| U.S. Taxpayers | Ezra Scott | 3,162 | 1.0 | |
| Write-in | 1 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 317,258 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tim Walberg (incumbent) | 269,215 | 65.7 | |
| Democratic | Libbi Urban | 134,282 | 32.8 | |
| Green | James Bronke | 6,379 | 1.6 | |
| Total votes | 409,876 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
See also
Notes
- With a plurality of 10 votes, Richardson received a certificate of election from the board of state canvassers. Incumbent Charles E. Belknap requested a recount in Ionia County, alleging irregularities. The Michigan Supreme Court ordered the recount on February 3, 1893, which counted a plurality of 19 votes for Belknap. The new board of state canvassers then issued a certificate of election to Belknap. The contest was brought to the U.S. House of Representatives on August 8, 1893. Following floor debate on the validity of the contestants’ credentials, the House seated Richardson, referring the matter to the Committee on Elections. Following further examination, the committee issued a report upholding Richardson’s claim to the seat.[citation needed]