Michigan's 76th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Michigan's 76th House of Representatives district (also referred to as Michigan's 76th House district) is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in part Eaton 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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Demographics77.9% White
7.9% Black
6.7% Hispanic
2.6% Asian
0.3% Native American
0.6% Other
4.2% Multiracial
7.9% Black
6.7% Hispanic
2.6% Asian
0.3% Native American
0.6% Other
4.2% Multiracial
Population(2024)92,299
Notes[1]
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| Demographics | 77.9% White 7.9% Black 6.7% Hispanic 2.6% Asian 0.3% Native American 0.6% Other 4.2% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 92,299 | ||
| Notes | [1] | ||
List of representatives
| Representative | Party | Dates | Residence | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond C. Wurzel | Republican | 1965–1966 | North Street | [4] | |
| William L. Jowett | Republican | 1967–1980 | Port Huron | [5] | |
| Dan DeGrow | Republican | 1981–1982 | Port Huron | [6] | |
| James A. Docherty | Democratic | 1983–1984 | Port Huron | ||
| Terry London | Republican | 1985–1986 | Smiths Creek | ||
| James A. Docherty | Republican | 1987–1988 | Port Huron | [7] | |
| Terry London | Republican | 1989–1992 | Marysville | [8] | |
| Thomas C. Mathieu | Democratic | 1993–1998 | Grand Rapids | [9] | |
| Steve Pestka | Democratic | 1999–2002 | Grand Rapids | [10] | |
| Michael Sak | Democratic | 2003–2008 | Grand Rapids | [11] | |
| Roy Schmidt | Democratic | 2009–2012 | Grand Rapids | [12] | |
| Winnie Brinks | Democratic | 2013–2018 | Grand Rapids | [13] | |
| Rachel Hood | Democratic | 2019–2022 | Grand Rapids | [14] | |
| Angela Witwer | Democratic | 2023–present | Delta Township | [15] | |
Recent elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rachel Hood | 27,009 | 60.87 | |
| Republican | Amanda Brand | 17,366 | 39.13 | |
| Total votes | 44,375 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Winnie Brinks | 27,046 | 56.72% | |
| Republican | Casey O'Neill | 18,473 | 38.74% | |
| Libertarian | John George | 1,558 | 3.27% | |
| Constitution | Brandon Hoezee | 603 | 1.26% | |
| Total votes | 47,680 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Winnie Brinks | 15,803 | 52.13 | |
| Republican | Donijo DeJonge | 13,824 | 45.60 | |
| Constitution | William Mohr | 689 | 2.27 | |
| Total votes | 30,316 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Winnie Brinks | 23,530 | 52.06 | |
| Republican | Roy Schmidt | 12,337 | 27.30 | |
| Republican | Bing Goei (Write-in) | 5,484 | 12.13 | |
| Independent | Keith Allard | 1,398 | 3.09 | |
| Constitution | William Mohr | 1,362 | 3.01 | |
| Libertarian | Patricia Steinport | 1,085 | 2.40 | |
| Total votes | 45,196 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roy Schmidt | 11,678 | 66.32 | |
| Republican | Marc Tonnemacher | 5,931 | 33.68 | |
| Total votes | 17,609 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roy Schmidt | 23,413 | 71.33 | |
| Republican | Marc Tonnemacher | 7,048 | 21.47 | |
| Constitution | William Mohr | 1,340 | 4.08 | |
| Libertarian | Matthew Friar | 1,022 | 3.11 | |
| Total votes | 32,823 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair County (part) | 1964 Apportionment Plan | [22] | |
| St. Clair County (part) | 1972 Apportionment Plan | [23] | |
St. Clair County (part)
|
1982 Apportionment Plan | [24] | |
Kent County (part)
|
1992 Apportionment Plan | [25] | |
Kent County (part)
|
2001 Apportionment Plan | [26] | |
 | Kent County (part)
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2011 Apportionment Plan | [27] |