Michigan's 53rd House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Michigan's 53rd House of Representatives district (also referred to as Michigan's 53rd 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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Demographics41.5% White
30.3% Black
18% Hispanic
3.5% Asian
0.2% Native American
0.6% Other
5.9% Multiracial
30.3% Black
18% Hispanic
3.5% Asian
0.2% Native American
0.6% Other
5.9% Multiracial
Population(2024)94,533
Notes[1]
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| Demographics | 41.5% White 30.3% Black 18% Hispanic 3.5% Asian 0.2% Native American 0.6% Other 5.9% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 94,533 | ||
| Notes | [1] | ||
List of representatives
| Representative | Party | Dates | Residence | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin L. Esch | Republican | 1965–1966 | Ann Arbor | [4] | |
| Raymond J. Smit | Republican | 1967–1972 | Ann Arbor | [5] | |
| Perry Bullard | Democratic | 1973–1992 | Ann Arbor | [6] | |
| Lynn N. Rivers | Democratic | 1993–1994 | Ann Arbor | [7] | |
| Elizabeth Brater | Democratic | 1995–2000 | Ann Arbor | [8] | |
| Chris Kolb | Democratic | 2001–2006 | Ann Arbor | [9] | |
| Rebekah Warren | Democratic | 2007–2010 | Ann Arbor | [10] | |
| Jeff Irwin | Democratic | 2011–2016 | Ann Arbor | [11] | |
| Yousef Rabhi | Democratic | 2017–2022 | Ann Arbor | [12] | |
| Brenda Carter | Democratic | 2023–present | Pontiac | [13] | |
Recent elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Yousef Rabhi | 33,701 | 86.87 | |
| Republican | Jean E. Holland | 5,095 | 13.13 | |
| Total votes | 38,796 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Yousef Rabhi | 35,502 | 80.40% | |
| Republican | Samuel Bissell | 7,176 | 16.25% | |
| Green | Joseph Stevens | 1,476 | 3.34% | |
| Total votes | 44,154 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Irwin | 20,997 | 82.34 | |
| Republican | John Spisak | 4,504 | 17.66 | |
| Total votes | 25,501 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Irwin | 32,576 | 80.93 | |
| Republican | John Spisak | 7,672 | 19.07 | |
| Total votes | 40,248 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Irwin | 23,436 | 80.46 | |
| Republican | Chase Ingersoll | 5,692 | 19.54 | |
| Total votes | 29,128 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rebekah Warren | 37,834 | 78.31 | |
| Republican | Christina Brewton | 8,281 | 17.14 | |
| Green | Matt Erard | 2,199 | 4.55 | |
| Total votes | 48,314 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw County (part) | 1964 Apportionment Plan | [20] | |
Washtenaw County (part)
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1972 Apportionment Plan | [21] | |
Washtenaw County (part)
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1982 Apportionment Plan | [22] | |
Washtenaw County (part)
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1992 Apportionment Plan | [23] | |
Washtenaw County (part)
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2001 Apportionment Plan | [24] | |
 | Washtenaw County (part)
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2011 Apportionment Plan | [25] |