Michigan's 81st House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Michigan's 81st House of Representatives district (also referred to as Michigan's 81st 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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Demographics76.9% White
7.1% Black
6.3% Hispanic
3.4% Asian
0.3% Native American
0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6% Other
5.4% Multiracial
7.1% Black
6.3% Hispanic
3.4% Asian
0.3% Native American
0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6% Other
5.4% Multiracial
Population(2024)92,013
Notes[1]
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| Demographics | 76.9% White 7.1% Black 6.3% Hispanic 3.4% Asian 0.3% Native American 0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.6% Other 5.4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 92,013 | ||
| Notes | [1] | ||
List of representatives
| Representative | Party | Dates | Residence | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Kildee | Democratic | 1965–1974 | Flint | [4] | |
| Mark Clodfelter | Democratic | 1975–1980 | Flint | Resigned.[5] | |
| Robert L. Emerson | Democratic | 1981–1992 | Flint | [6] | |
| Terry London | Republican | 1993–1998 | Marysville | [7] | |
| Lauren M. Hager | Republican | 1999–2004 | Port Huron | [8] | |
| Phil Pavlov | Republican | 2005–2010 | St. Clair Township | [9] | |
| Judson Gilbert II | Republican | 2011–2012 | Algonac | [10] | |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | 2013–2018 | Brockway | [11] | |
| Gary Eisen | Republican | 2019–2022 | St. Clair Township | [12] | |
| Rachel Hood | Democratic | 2023–2025 | Grand Rapids | [13] | |
| Stephen Wooden | Democratic | 2025–present | Grand Rapids | [14] | |
Recent elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary Eisen | 33,241 | 68.49 | |
| Democratic | Debbie Bourgois | 15,290 | 31.51 | |
| Total votes | 48,531 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary R. Eisen | 22,811 | 63.47 | |
| Democratic | Joshua Rivard | 13,130 | 36.53 | |
| Total votes | 35,941 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Lauwers | 28,068 | 68.96% | |
| Democratic | Stewart Sternberg | 12,633 | 31.04% | |
| Total votes | 40,701 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Daniel Lauwers | 17,882 | 65.08 | |
| Democratic | Bernardo Licata | 9,596 | 34.92 | |
| Total votes | 27,478 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Daniel Lauwers | 20,929 | 53.84 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Phelan | 17,945 | 46.16 | |
| Total votes | 38,874 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jud Gilbert | 19,620 | 69.91 | |
| Democratic | Carol Morrissette | 8,444 | 30.09 | |
| Independent | Gary R. Eisen | 3,793 | 11.76 | |
| Total votes | 32,265 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Pavlov | 30,125 | 64.26 | |
| Democratic | Brent Pencak | 16,757 | 35.74 | |
| Total votes | 46,882 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Genesee County (part)
|
1964 Apportionment Plan | [22] | |
Genesee County (part)
|
1972 Apportionment Plan | [23] | |
Genesee County (part)
|
1982 Apportionment Plan | [24] | |
| St. Clair County (part) | 1992 Apportionment Plan | [25] | |
St. Clair County (part)
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2001 Apportionment Plan | [26] | |
 | St. Clair County (part) | 2011 Apportionment Plan | [27] |