Michigan's 61st House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Michigan's 61st House of Representatives district (also referred to as Michigan's 61st House district) is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in part of Macomb 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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Demographics71.7% White
14.4% Black
4.1% Hispanic
3.7% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.4% Other
5.7% Multiracial
14.4% Black
4.1% Hispanic
3.7% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.4% Other
5.7% Multiracial
Population(2024)93,323
Notes[1]
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| Demographics | 71.7% White 14.4% Black 4.1% Hispanic 3.7% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.4% Other 5.7% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 93,323 | ||
| Notes | [1] | ||
List of representatives
| Representative | Party | Dates | Residence | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis A. Crowley | Democratic | 1965–1966 | Clarkston | [4] | |
| Loren D. Anderson | Republican | 1967–1972 | Pontiac | [5] | |
| Melvin L. Larsen | Republican | 1973–1978 | Oxford | [6] | |
| Alice Tomboulian | Democratic | 1979–1980 | Oakland Township | [7] | |
| Mat J. Dunaskiss | Republican | 1981–1990 | Lake Orion | [8] | |
| Tom F. Middleton | Republican | 1991–1992 | Ortonville | [9] | |
| Dale L. Shugars | Republican | 1993–1994 | Portage | [10] | |
| Charles R. Perricone | Republican | 1995–2000 | Kalamazoo | [11] | |
| Tom George | Republican | 2001–2002 | Kalamazoo | [12] | |
| Jack Hoogendyk | Republican | 2003–2008 | Texas Township | Lived in Portage until around 2007.[13] | |
| Larry DeShazor | Republican | 2009–2010 | Portage | [14] | |
| Margaret O'Brien | Republican | 2011–2014 | Portage | [15] | |
| Brandt Iden | Republican | 2015–2020 | Kalamazoo | Lived in Oshtemo from around 2017 to 2018.[16] | |
| Christine Morse | Democratic | 2021–2022 | Texas Township | [17] | |
| Denise Mentzer | Democratic | 2023–present | Mount Clemens | [18] | |
Recent elections
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bronwyn Haltom | 27,088 | 45.93 | |
| Democratic | Christine Morse | 31,888 | 54.07 | |
| Total votes | 58,976 | 100 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brandt Iden | 24,002 | 51.37 | |
| Democratic | Alberta Griffin | 22,719 | 48.63 | |
| Total votes | 46,721 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brandt Iden | 25,149 | 49.39% | |
| Democratic | John Fisher | 22,755 | 44.69% | |
| Libertarian | Ryan Winfield | 3,018 | 5.93% | |
| Total votes | 50,922 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brandt Iden | 16,015 | 48.38 | |
| Democratic | John Fischer | 14,145 | 42.73 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Stampfler | 2,941 | 8.88 | |
| Total votes | 33,101 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Margaret O'Brien | 27,726 | 58.25 | |
| Democratic | Michael Martin | 19,876 | 41.75 | |
| Total votes | 47,602 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Margaret O'Brien | 21,917 | 61.59 | |
| Democratic | Thomas Batten | 13,669 | 38.41 | |
| Total votes | 35,586 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry DeShazor | 28,303 | 51.07 | |
| Democratic | Julie Rogers | 27,122 | 48.93 | |
| Total votes | 55,425 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland County (part) | 1964 Apportionment Plan | [26] | |
| Oakland County (part) | 1972 Apportionment Plan | [27] | |
| Oakland County (part) | 1982 Apportionment Plan | [28] | |
| Kalamazoo County (part) | 1992 Apportionment Plan | [29] | |
| Kalamazoo County (part) | 2001 Apportionment Plan | [30] | |
 | Kalamazoo County (part) | 2011 Apportionment Plan | [31] |